Network Update | Awakino Gorge Convoy Resumes at 11.00 am, 9 May 2026

SH3 Awakino Gorge | 9 May 2026 Update

Convoy to restart at 11.00 am

Following inspection of SH3 this morning, NZTA can confirm:

  • 11.00 am Southbound will resume

  • 12.30 pm Northbound will resume

There are no changes to the convoy schedule through to Tuesday, 12 May.

SH3 Awakino Gorge | 8 May Update

Convoy cancellations due to heavy rain and strong winds

NZTA have advised that the first convoys in either direction will go ahead but the remainder of the overnight and tommorrow mornings convoys will be cancelled until a geotech assessment is completed at first light.

Our teams are continuing to monitor the situation and will keep you informed as more information comes to light.

SH3 Awakino Gorge – Limited Convoy Access

Convoys begin 5.00pm Saturday 2 May

We have been advised by NZTA that State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will reopen under escorted convoy access from 5.00 pm Saturday 2 May, following storm damage from severe weather last month.

While a single lane has been cleared, significant repair work is still underway. For the next three weeks (until Friday 22 May), access will be limited to scheduled convoys only.

  • Weekdays:

    • Road closed 6.30 am–5.00 pm for repairs

    • Night‑time convoys only: 5.00 pm–6.30 am. Single lane and one direction only per convoy, alternating.

  • Weekends:

    • Convoys operate at set times throughout the day and night

After this period, the road is expected to reopen 24/7 with stop/go traffic management.

The Gorge remains an active worksite and conditions may change at short notice, including full closures.

Our teams will be actively managing the situation throughout this time frame and will continue to provide updates if and when the situation changes.

Halls Group Ltd