Ōmokoroa Road - Stage 2 Urbanisation

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Nau mai (welcome)! This is your place to find key information on the Ōmokoroa Road Stage 2 Urbanisation project.

Project Overview:

The Ōmokoroa Peninsula is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected population of 13,000 residents by 2050. To support this growth and manage the increasing traffic demands, we're upgrading a section of Ōmokoroa Road - from Prole Road to the railway - a distance of just over 1km. This is a key part of the Ōmokoroa Structure Plan.

Once finished, it will enhance road safety, provide better transport options, improve accessibility and ensure the infrastructure meets urban standards.

The $13 million project is part-funded by the Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Fund’s bundle of ‘shovel ready’ projects allocated for Ōmokoroa

Work started in February 2025 and is expected to wrap up by mid-2026.

Higgins Contractors has been contracted to carry out the work on behalf of Council.

Key upgrades include:

  • Widening the current two-lane road to four lanes
  • Shared cycling and walking pathways
  • Upgrade of the Ōmokoroa Road-Flounder Drive intersection
  • Signalised pedestrian access
  • Improved road safety measures, including lighting and signage
  • Connections for future amenities
  • Improvements to water mains
  • Relocating utilities underground
  • New kerbing and stormwater infrastructure


Update - 6 November 2025

Night works and road closure on Ōmokoroa Road

There will be night works and temporary closures on Ōmokoroa Road over the next few weeks. These are needed to safely install stormwater pipes and streetlight cabling across the road.

Work schedule:

  • Start date: Sunday evening, 9 November 2025

  • Duration: Around three weeks

  • Work hours: 8pm – 5am (Sunday to Thursday nights only)
    No work will take place on Friday or Saturday nights.

A full road closure will be in place between Flounder Drive and Settler Avenue/Ridge Drive. Detour map below.

  • Southbound detour: Ridge Drive → Flounder Drive → Ōmokoroa Road

  • Northbound detour: Prole Road → Heartwood Avenue → Sentinel Avenue → Settler Avenue

We understand that night works can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we continue improving Ōmokoroa Road to make it safer and more accessible for everyone.


Park and ride facility shift:

From Monday 1 September, construction of a new footpath starts within the park and ride area on Ōmokoroa Road (this is the gravel area on the eastern side of the road, near the Prole Road intersection). We expect this work to take approximately two months.

During this time, the carpark will be closed. The bus stop (2234) and cark park will move to a temporary park and ride facility on Prole Road - see map below for directions.

Once work is complete, the park and ride service and bus stop will return to Ōmokoroa Road.


Nau mai (welcome)! This is your place to find key information on the Ōmokoroa Road Stage 2 Urbanisation project.

Project Overview:

The Ōmokoroa Peninsula is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected population of 13,000 residents by 2050. To support this growth and manage the increasing traffic demands, we're upgrading a section of Ōmokoroa Road - from Prole Road to the railway - a distance of just over 1km. This is a key part of the Ōmokoroa Structure Plan.

Once finished, it will enhance road safety, provide better transport options, improve accessibility and ensure the infrastructure meets urban standards.

The $13 million project is part-funded by the Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Fund’s bundle of ‘shovel ready’ projects allocated for Ōmokoroa

Work started in February 2025 and is expected to wrap up by mid-2026.

Higgins Contractors has been contracted to carry out the work on behalf of Council.

Key upgrades include:

  • Widening the current two-lane road to four lanes
  • Shared cycling and walking pathways
  • Upgrade of the Ōmokoroa Road-Flounder Drive intersection
  • Signalised pedestrian access
  • Improved road safety measures, including lighting and signage
  • Connections for future amenities
  • Improvements to water mains
  • Relocating utilities underground
  • New kerbing and stormwater infrastructure


Update - 6 November 2025

Night works and road closure on Ōmokoroa Road

There will be night works and temporary closures on Ōmokoroa Road over the next few weeks. These are needed to safely install stormwater pipes and streetlight cabling across the road.

Work schedule:

  • Start date: Sunday evening, 9 November 2025

  • Duration: Around three weeks

  • Work hours: 8pm – 5am (Sunday to Thursday nights only)
    No work will take place on Friday or Saturday nights.

A full road closure will be in place between Flounder Drive and Settler Avenue/Ridge Drive. Detour map below.

  • Southbound detour: Ridge Drive → Flounder Drive → Ōmokoroa Road

  • Northbound detour: Prole Road → Heartwood Avenue → Sentinel Avenue → Settler Avenue

We understand that night works can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we continue improving Ōmokoroa Road to make it safer and more accessible for everyone.


Park and ride facility shift:

From Monday 1 September, construction of a new footpath starts within the park and ride area on Ōmokoroa Road (this is the gravel area on the eastern side of the road, near the Prole Road intersection). We expect this work to take approximately two months.

During this time, the carpark will be closed. The bus stop (2234) and cark park will move to a temporary park and ride facility on Prole Road - see map below for directions.

Once work is complete, the park and ride service and bus stop will return to Ōmokoroa Road.