Temporary road closures    

Centennial Drive, Matamata - Tainui Street to Rata Street

A friendly heads up, we will be removing a large tree - located in Centennial Drive - due to health and safety concerns. During this time the Tainui Street and Rata Street entrances into Centennial Drive will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Estimated times for road closures are 8am-4pm on Monday 21 July, and 8am-12pm on Tuesday 22 July. Thanks for keeping clear of this area while we safely remove the tree.

Bossons Road, Te Aroha

Due to heavy rain, water supply works that were going to take place on the berm now require a one way closure of Bossons Road in Te Aroha. While this closure is in place you will not be able to enter Bossons Road from Grattan Road, but it is still accessible from the Gordon Ave end. The one way closure may last until 8 August when the works are scheduled to finish, however if the ground dries out the works may be able to move back to the berm.

Footpath closure on Kenrick Street, Te Aroha

MS Civil will be replacing two sections of the footpath aswell as the kerb and channel from Kenwyn Rest Home to Honi Street. A walkway bridge will be available for public use as an alternative route during this period. The closure is scheduled from 14 July to 1 August 2025. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.

Te Tuhi Road, Okauia

We will close the following road to ordinary traffic for the period stated below so Thames Valley Car Club can conduct a rallysprint event. Road to be closed:

• Te Tuhi Rd – from the intersection with Old Te Aroha Road to the top of Te Tuhi Rd

Date and time of closure:

• 8am-5pm on Sunday, 3 August 2025  

Roadworks

Allen Street and Allendale Place, Morrinsville

We will be working on the water supply along Allen Street, Morrinsville (between Strathmore Street and Allendale Place) for a 5 week period from Wednesday 16 July to Friday 22 August. Most construction will take place on the berm, and this could restrict use of the footpaths/parking areas at times. We will ensure there is a safe passage for pedestrians and vehicles at times.

There will be disruption to normal traffic and our staff will be working in close proximity to the road. Please take care if you are exiting your driveway.

Rubbish collection will not be affected, please continue to put your bins out and our staff will ensure it is collected on the appropriate days. 

We apologise for this disruption and understand that there may be concerns, if you have any queries regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact the number below:

Odlum Group LTD: (07) 889 6075                

Matamata-Piako District Council: (07) 884 0060

Proposed temporary road closure

Quine Road

We are proposing a closure of Quine Road from the intersection at Tahuna-Ohinewai Road and Morrinsville-Tahuna Road on from 6am - 6pm on Sunday 7 September 2025 so that Thames Valley Car Club can conduct a rallysprint event. Detours will be in place.

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, by midday on Thursday 7 August 2025.

Waterworks Road, Tahuroa Road and Starkey Road

We are proposing a closure of the following roads to ordinary traffic for the period stated below so Club Targa Inc. can conduct the Targa Bambina 2025 Motorsport Event. Roads to be closed:

• Waterworks Rd - 300m from its intersection with Chepmell Rd to its intersection with Te Miro Rd
• Starkey Rd - 300m from its intersection with Bell Rd and Scotsman Valley Rd to Tahuroa Rd
• Tahuroa Rd - from its intersection with Starkey Rd to Waikato District boundary

Date and time of closure:

Wednesday 15 October 2025

• Waterworks Rd from 12.50 - 5.20pm
• Starkey Rd and Tahuroa Rd from 12.25 - 4.55pm

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, by midday on Thursday 14 August 2025.

From our partners 

Network upgrade - between Magistrate Ave – Allen St and various roads 7 July 2025 – 30 September 2025

Bayonne Construction will be installing new 33kV underground high-voltage cables between Morrinsville Substation (Allen St) and a new substation on Magistrate Ave. The works will involve horizontal directional drilling and trenching operations, requiring traffic management measures to ensure the safety of all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Some parking spaces within the ‘work zones’ will be affected as each section of the project is completed. Signage will be placed 24 hours before to inform and prepare residents.

Affected Roads:

• Alamein Ave
• Allen Street
• Anderson Street
• Avenue Road North
• Keith Camp Place
• Lincoln Street
• Linden Street
• Magistrate Ave
• Moorhouse Street
• Page Street
• Park Street
• Studholme Street
• Thames Street

The work will involve heavy machinery and traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all road users. Affected streets would have recieved a letter from Bayonne and if you have any questions or concerns please contact Bayonne Construction at 07 849 0560.

Work will be carried out in sections starting on Magistrates Ave heading east (plan below).