Ōmokoroa Road - Stage 2 Urbanisation
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 in October 2026 (please note this date has been extended from July 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
3-way stop/go at Settler Ave / Ridge Dr / Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout
On Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September, a three-way stop/go system will be in place at the Settler Avenue / Ridge Drive roundabout on Ōmokoroa Road.
This will allow crews to safely complete work on three pedestrian crossings in the median islands
Please allow extra time for your journey, take care around the work area and follow the directions of the traffic management team.
Temporary one-way road closure and detour
Temporary one-way traffic restrictions will be in place on Ōmokoroa Road between the Settler Avenue and Flounder Drive roundabouts from Monday 14 September to Wednesday 16 September, while final pavement works and pedestrian signal camera installation are completed.
What to expect:
- 14-15 September: 9am to 3pm - Northbound traffic (towards Ōmokoroa) will be detoured via Flounder Drive, Stingray Drive and Ridge Drive to Settler Avenue
- 16 September: 9am to 3pm - Southbound traffic (towards SH2) will use the same detour in reverse
- The footpath between Flounder Drive and Settler Avenue will remain open
- Expect increased construction activity and possible minor delays
- The work is weather dependent and dates may change
- Temporary traffic management and signage will be in place
Detour:
The footpath on the eastern side of Ōmokoroa Road, between Kahawai Place access and Flounder Drive, will be temporarily closed from Monday 7 September for approximately two weeks while a retaining wall is constructed to stabilise the bank and secure a nearby property fence.
A signed detour will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists via Kahawai Place and Flounder Drive, in both directions.
Pedestrian access through the work area will not be permitted for safety reasons.
Works are weather dependent and dates may change.
Detour:
Most of the construction of the eastern side of Ōmokoroa Road is complete which has included:
- Upgraded drainage systems – to service growth of the area
- Installation of new power and communications which will also service the surrounding developments
- A new shared‑user pathway, which increase safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Improvements to several bus bays including at the car park close to Prole Road, which will also provide safer access to the public transport services to and from Ōmokoroa
Some tidy‑up tasks remain on the East, including planting of the banks where it was required to cut back and vegetation was cleared at the start of the project – this is due to commence in the coming months.
In January 2026, traffic was shifted onto the eastern side so that work could begin on the west to carry out some major structure work.
- Constructing two large retaining walls between the new road and the Jace development and the Ministry of Education land. These provide a robust structure that secures the land between the road and intended Jace Town Centre
- Installing stormwater drainage
- Laying new watermain infrastructure
- Installing street‑lighting foundations and cabling some of this is on the east side)
- Building two additional upgraded bus bays
- Continuing the construction of the roundabout at Flounder Drive
There has unfortunately been a delay to the completion date for the project. This delay is due to unforeseen issues with unknown existing services, ground quality and some significant weather disturbances in the early part of the year.
We are hoping to make up some time over the next couple of months; however the completion date is now in October 2026.
