Road condition updates

**RiderInBlack** · 9th December 2005, 19:37

Mangakahia Rd between Fazers Rd and Jack Rd in the twisties (between Titoki & Parakao) North End: Still has melted tar and a bit of pea-metal still on it, butat least it is signed now (amazing what can happen when you ask nice while in your leathers) (Last sited 09/12/05).

Mangakahia Rd just below Parakao hill on the South side: Verges filled with course metal and course metal from the little bridge at the bottom of the hill to the corner on top of Parakao Hill (Last sited 09/12/05).

Mangakahia Rd Frazer's Flat Courseway (the raised piece of road between Titoki and Parakao as the road goes over the flood plains): Signs are out and the road marked, but they have not started here yet. Expect roadwork here next week (Last sited 09/12/05).

There has bee patch repairs done between Titoki and Maungatapere on Mangakahia road, so expect to find patches of loose metal just when you lease expect it on this whole section. Most of them are sign posted (Last sited 09/12/05).

**pritch** · 18th December 2005, 12:13

I've often seen mention of SH22 in posts on KB but hadn't taken a lot of notice 'cause it isn't in my back yard.

Usually my trips to the Auckland area involve a degree of time pressure, this year though, with Christmas Eve on a Saturday I've got all day.

Never having been to Raglan I thought it might be nice to have lunch there. Then looking at the map I notice SH22. Hmmm Looks like a plan.

Is the road sealed all the way? If not what state is the metal likely to be in?

**kerryg** · 19th December 2005, 10:45

Originally Posted by pritch008

I've often seen mention of SH22 in posts on KB but hadn't taken a lot of notice 'cause it isn't in my back yard.

Usually my trips to the Auckland area involve a degree of time pressure, this year though, with Christmas Eve on a Saturday I've got all day.

Never having been to Raglan I thought it might be nice to have lunch there. Then looking at the map I notice SH22. Hmmm Looks like a plan.

Is the road sealed all the way? If not what state is the metal likely to be in?

I rode it yesterday. It is sealed all the way. There are some minor roadworks in a couple of spots but well sign-posted and nothing to worry about.

**Motu** · 19th December 2005, 11:27

The lower part of SH22,coming north that's from Te Uku to Waingaro has a couple of small gravel sections - the first one you come across will be easy,but they are reconstructing the next bit for sealing and it's a bit rugged,but no worse than a lot of road works.Do it,you'll enjoy yourself.

**pritch** · 19th December 2005, 11:31

Originally Posted by Motu

Do it,you'll enjoy yourself.

Thanks green rep for you :-)

**pritch** · 19th December 2005, 11:33

Originally Posted by kerryg

I rode it yesterday.

And for you

**RiderInBlack** · 31st December 2005, 05:26

Mangakahia Rd between Fazers Rd and Jack Rd in the twisties (between Titoki & Parakao) North End: Melted tar (Last sited 30/12/05).

Mangakahia Rd just below Parakao hill on the South side: Freash Tarseal. Loose tared Pea metal. Watch out, No signs (Last sited 30/12/05).

Mangakahia Rd Frazer's Flat Courseway (the raised piece of road between Titoki and Parakao as the road goes over the flood plains): Signs are out and they have started widening the verges. Some dirt and debree (Last sited 30/12/05).

Mangakahia Rd Treefold's Twisties: Still some pea metal here so watch out

(Last sited 30/11/05).

**trumpy** · 2nd January 2006, 20:35

Rode Taupo/Napier/Taupo yesterday and while the road was good in a few places, in many areas it was a disgrace (considering how much of our money has been spent on it in recent times). The day was not particularly hot and mostly with heavy cloud cover yet there were numerous sections of wet tar. Worst section is from the Tarawera Tavern for about ten K's towards Taupo.This section was almost liquid. The bridge before the first passing lane past the pub had virtually no chip left on it at all; even the cages were sliding around. I had the back step out a time or two before this section despite riding quite slowly. No grit had been laid when I came through at about 3:30pm. Not sure if anything has been done since.
If it should rain through here this nice new shiny surface should prove interesting on a bike. Take care.

**trumpy** · 20th January 2006, 20:58

Anyone contemplating riding the Khikihi/Wharepapa South/Whakamaru route there is about 1km of new seal (done wednesday) on one of the straights and into one of the fast corners about 6km south of Bryce's Cafe (don't forget to stop for coffee). Was signed, assume it still is.
Also there is about 2km, with more to come, of major roadworks just north of Whakamaru. As they are ripping the road up this was a bit lumpy on wednesday but should be much smoother by now.

**sunhuntin** · 20th January 2006, 21:05

valid as of today, lol. pretty sure the places are correct, but some may be a tad off.

patch of resealing...had lights set up for two little sections all of a meter long. think was before bulls [headed from wangas] was sign posted 30k. lights were gone homeward bound [6ish, might be back tomorrow though]

major resealing [unposted] in bulls....fairly well packed and cleared now, but had a few stones flicking up.

another patch of resealing by newbury i think it is...or awahuri? signposted 30k. quite a long patch....fairly well packed as well. got a 30k limit for ages, but safe to go 100k as you come off the reseal.

work beginning on what appears to be a short passing lane just outside of palmerston...cleared part of the grass verge, on the side as your heading into town.

**RiderInBlack** · 20th January 2006, 21:06

Mangakahia Rd just as you near the Maungatapere end: Fresh tarseal and pea metal just put down today (20/01/06).

Mangakahia Rd just below Parakao hill on the South side: Fresh Tarseal. Still some loose metal flicking on to the corners. Watch out, No signs (Last sited 20/01/06).

Mangakahia Rd Frazer's Flat Courseway (the raised piece of road between Titoki and Parakao as the road goes over the flood plains): Still widening the verges. Dirt and debree on the road (Last sited 20/01/06).

**James Deuce** · 23rd January 2006, 08:30

Napier-Taupo highway - melted tar in eastern (Napier end) section on all descents.

**RiderInBlack** · 27th January 2006, 06:28

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Mangakahia Rd just below Parakao hill on the South side: Fresh Tarseal. Still some loose metal flicking on to the corners. Watch out, No signs (Last sited 20/01/06).

Mangakahia Rd Frazer's Flat Courseway (the raised piece of road between Titoki and Parakao as the road goes over the flood plains): Still widening the verges. Dirt and debree on the road (Last sited 20/01/06).

Not much change to these two spots (Last Sighted 26/01/06)

**Firefight** · 27th January 2006, 08:21

that great little shortcut from Drury Rail bridge to Tuimata rd on the way to Pukekohe... about half way along major reconstruction of road, including widening and resurfacing, works go for about 2ks,

F/F

**Sniper** · 27th January 2006, 09:52

SH1 Between Cheviot and Amberley. There is a unmarked patch of gravel that is 150m long you should be careful of. There are also a hell of alot of road works between Kiakoura and Christchurch, be aware of delays.