Road closures, road works, maintenance or temporary restrictions in Porirua

In the week beginning 14 April, we'll be carrying out road repairs on Hampshire Street and Sievers Grove. Traffic management will be in place, so there may be some delays.

While the work is planned for this date, it can be delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Work will be completed on the next suitable day.

We appreciate your co-operation and patience.

The car park outside 14 Bedford Court, Te Akapuanga Hall (Porirua Cook Islands Hall), will be closed between midday and 10pm on the following days for the Pacific Night Market:

Friday 30 May

Friday 27 June

Electricity cabling - October to April 2025
Wellington Electricity is installing an underground electricity cable between 11 Prosser Street and 24 Mohuia Crescent in Elsdon, Porirua. The project involves digging trenches, installing protective pipes, then covering everything up once the cables are in place. The duct installation is complete and some excavation work is still being done. The work is expected to be completed late March/early April.

For up-to-date information about what is happening and when, visit the Wellington Electricity project page: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/major-projects/elsdon/

From 12 May we're carrying out road works to Sievers Grove. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for minor delays.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out.

Water main installation - January 2025 to July 2025

Wellington Water is working to install a new water main on Titahi Bay Road (near Wi Neera Drive) and along Tangare Drive.

It is being carried out in stages and is a joint effort between Wellington Pipelines and Wellington Water.

Stage 1 construction has now been completed. Final close out activities are happening and Stage 2 has been deferred to July 2025.

Please note, the depot will remain in place until completion of the project in 2025.

Week beginning 5 May, we'll be in Belmont Road carrying out road cleaning work. A two way stop/go will in place, and this may result in minor delays.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out.

Week beginning 5 May, we'll be in Murphys Road carrying out road cleaning work. A two way stop/go will in place, and this may result in minor delays.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out.

A slip in 2022 has resulted in the long-term closure of the walkway between Halladale Road and Kinloch Grove.

The retaining works required will be programmed as priorities and budget allow.

There is currently no timeframe for these works - and the walkway will remain closed until it can be safely reopened.

We recognise this closure will be frustrating for many residents.

From Monday 19 May we will be undertaking work on Paekākāriki Hill Road between numbers 483 and 504 to restabilise the road and the Horokiri stream bank. This will take up to four weeks to complete.

One lane will be closed with stop/go traffic management and a 30km/hr speed limit will be in place for the duration of the work. Hours of work are expected to be 7:30am–6pm weekdays.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while this important work is carried out.

In the week of 12 May we will be carrying out works near 70 Cluny Road. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for minor delays.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out.

Sewer main renewal – 24 July to February 2025

Windley Street will be closed at the intersection of Windley Street and Champion Street. Kāinga Ora, will be carrying out a wastewater renewal project during this road closure.

There will be a full road closure of Windley Street, between Thompson Grove and Champion Street. Traffic will be managed under a Stop Go operation.

The businesses will remain open and accessible.

Water main installation - January 2025 to July 2025

Wellington Water is working to install a new water main on Titahi Bay Road (near Wi Neera Drive) and along Tangare Drive.

It is being carried out in stages and is a joint effort between Wellington Pipelines and Wellington Water.

Stage 1 construction has now been completed. Final close out activities are happening and Stage 2 has been deferred to July 2025.

Please note, the depot will remain in place until completion of the project in 2025.

Spinnaker Drive slip and road closure updates can be found here: poriruacity.govt.nz/spinnaker