No. 1 Road Rehabilitation

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Kia ora, welcome to the No.1 Road rehabilitation project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.


About the project

  • We’re upgrading No.1 Road in Te Puke to make this vital urban–rural route safer, stronger, and better prepared for the future.

  • No. 1 Road connects orchards, post-harvest businesses, farms, and homes to the wider area - making it a key link for the local community and economy. Over two years, we’re delivering a package of improvements to support safer travel, reduce surface flooding, and prepare for future growth.


What the project includes

  • Road lowering: A section near Cannell Farm Drive is being lowered to support a potential future connection - doing this now while we’re doing other work avoids major rework later

  • Stormwater upgrades: Roadside drainage is being improved to protect the road from storm damage

  • Road rebuilding and resurfacing: Sections of the road are being fully rebuilt to improve durability and long-term performance


What to expect during construction

  • The road will remain open, with stop/go traffic management in place

  • Temporary speed limits and daytime construction noise are expected

  • Property access will be maintained throughout the works

  • We’ll continue to keep residents and businesses informed as the project progresses


The first phase of this work, between Roderick Lane and number 56 No.1 Road, has now been completed, and we have started the second phase, between 56 No. 1 Road and Te Puke Highway.

The works within the road corridor are expected to be completed by late February 2026, with the overall completion date being April 2026.


What’s happening now?  (7 November)

Enabling works are underway for the second stage of works - between 56 No. 1 Road and Te Puke Highway.

This includes clearing the area, moving fences and digging small holes to confirm underground service locations. This will be followed by the main construction works, and we'll continue to keep you updated as the project progresses.

Working hours are between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday, and stop/go traffic control is in place, which will cause delays, so please give yourself extra time when travelling this route.

Kia ora, welcome to the No.1 Road rehabilitation project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.


About the project

  • We’re upgrading No.1 Road in Te Puke to make this vital urban–rural route safer, stronger, and better prepared for the future.

  • No. 1 Road connects orchards, post-harvest businesses, farms, and homes to the wider area - making it a key link for the local community and economy. Over two years, we’re delivering a package of improvements to support safer travel, reduce surface flooding, and prepare for future growth.


What the project includes

  • Road lowering: A section near Cannell Farm Drive is being lowered to support a potential future connection - doing this now while we’re doing other work avoids major rework later

  • Stormwater upgrades: Roadside drainage is being improved to protect the road from storm damage

  • Road rebuilding and resurfacing: Sections of the road are being fully rebuilt to improve durability and long-term performance


What to expect during construction

  • The road will remain open, with stop/go traffic management in place

  • Temporary speed limits and daytime construction noise are expected

  • Property access will be maintained throughout the works

  • We’ll continue to keep residents and businesses informed as the project progresses


The first phase of this work, between Roderick Lane and number 56 No.1 Road, has now been completed, and we have started the second phase, between 56 No. 1 Road and Te Puke Highway.

The works within the road corridor are expected to be completed by late February 2026, with the overall completion date being April 2026.


What’s happening now?  (7 November)

Enabling works are underway for the second stage of works - between 56 No. 1 Road and Te Puke Highway.

This includes clearing the area, moving fences and digging small holes to confirm underground service locations. This will be followed by the main construction works, and we'll continue to keep you updated as the project progresses.

Working hours are between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday, and stop/go traffic control is in place, which will cause delays, so please give yourself extra time when travelling this route.