Auckland motorway closures: Over a dozen onramps closed amid scheduled maintenance

Over a dozen Auckland motorway onramps will be closed overnight during the next week as roads undergo important maintenance.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency announced the closures on Friday for the upcoming week.

Unless otherwise stated, closures begin at 9pm and finish at 5am.

A spokesperson said motorists should plan their journeys in advance and, if affected, follow the signposted detours. 

"Waka Kotahi thanks you for your cooperation during these essential improvements and maintenance."

Northern Motorway (SH1)

  • Oteha Valley Road southbound on-ramp, 25 July
  • Northcote Road southbound on-ramp, 28-29 July
  • Northbound lanes between Onewa Road off-ramp and Esmonde Road on-ramp, 27 July (approx. 11:00pm to 5:00am)
  • Onewa Road northbound on-ramp, 27 July
  • Shelly Beach Road southbound off-ramp, 26-27 July (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)

Southern Motorway (SH1)

  • Highbrook Drive northbound on-ramp, 25-29 July
  • Southbound lanes between Papakura off-ramp and Drury on-ramp, 29 July
  • Papakura southbound on-ramp, 29 July
  • Northbound lanes between Drury off-ramp and Papakura on-ramp, 25-28 July
  • Drury northbound on-ramp, 25-28 July

Northwestern Motorway (SH16)

  • Northbound lanes between Royal Road off-ramp and Brigham Creek Roundabout, 28-29 July (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)

Southwestern Motorway (SH20)

  • Southbound lanes between Massey Road off-ramp and Puhinui Road on-ramp, 25-29 July (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)
  • Massey Road southbound on-ramp, 25-29 July

No closures are planned for:

  • Central Motorway Junction (CMJ)
  • Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18)
  • George Bolt Memorial Drive (SH20a)
  • Puhinui Road (SH20B)
  • State Highway 22 (SH22)
  • State Highway 2 (SH2)