Please take note that Scenic Drive will be fully closed between Woodlands Park Drive and the Roundabout from the 27th of February for 3 to 4 months.
There are two large slips on Scenic Drive in Titirangi where the footpath and edge of the road has slipped away. Part of the road is coned off and traffic has been restricted to one lane by temporary traffic lights.
We’re preparing to start work on 27 February 2024. The work will take place between number 35 Scenic Drive and Woodlands Park Road It will take 3-4 months to complete (weather dependent). Work will take place during the day, 7am to 7pm.
During the works, this section of the road will be closed 24/7.
To fix and secure the road we need to build large retaining walls at each of the slip sites. To do this we need to use heavy equipment which will need to sit on the remaining section of the road. This is a major repair, and is required to prevent further slips in this location.
The works will include:
- Clearing the slip material
- Cutting into the existing road to create a working platform for our heavy equipment
- Drilling large holes into the ground in which the steel columns will be placed
- Placing of concrete panels which will retain the road and footpath
- Backfill behind the wall and reinstate the drainage, footpath and road pavement
The detour route:
During works this section of Scenic Drive will be closed. The detour route will be along Woodlands Park Road and Huia Roads, as shown in this picture. We understand the inconvenience that this will cause, and ask drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time.
Pedestrian and cycle access will be made available beside the work site on Scenic Drive, and also through Kohu Road.
Updates will be available online at at.govt.nz/road repairs - look for West Auckland Flood Recovery Progress
For any questions email ATEngagement@at.govt.nz