Road Closures
Events using roads
Any person objecting to a proposed closure is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof. Any objection shall be in writing and be received no later than 4pm, at least 29 days before the road closure.
Should a decision to close the road(s) named below be confirmed a Public Notice shall be given.
2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
(Taupo based Event)
All roads will be proactively be reopened early after last rider safely passes.
Date & Time | Road/Street | Information |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.30pm | Broadlands Road | From Vaile Road to Southern boundary With Taupo District. |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 8.00am – 2.00pm | Homestead Road | From State Highway 5 to intersection Halcrow Rd |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.00pm | Halcrow Road | Entre length |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.00pm | Vaile Road | Entre length |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.00pm | Earle Road | Entre length |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.00pm | Allen Road | Entre length |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 6.00am – 3.00pm | Tutukau Road | Intersection with State Highway 5 only |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 8.00am – 1.30pm | Springs Road | Entre length |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 8.00am – 1.30pm | Butcher Road | From intersection of Springs road to State Highway 5 |
14/12/24 – 15/12/24 7.00am – 1.30pm | State Highway 5 Rotorua to Taupo | Closed at Homstead Road & Butcher Road to Aratiatia Road. Detour State Highway 30 |
For information on State Highway road closures visit NZTA traffic and travel information.
For Information on full road closures in Taupō view road closures on the Taupō District Council website.
Apply for an event road closure
This information applies to all types of events that use our roads including running, cycling, parades, filming.
It is intended to keep event participants and road users safe. If an event requires a road closure, the application must be made 3 months prior to the event.
Please download, complete and email the application form below to the Road Corridor Access Team - email: road.corridor@rotorualc.nz
PDF Version | Application for Events on Public Roads and Streets Includes Temporary Road Closures and Non Road Closures - (PDF, 173Kb) |
WORD DOC Version | Application for Events on Public Roads and Streets Includes Temporary Road Closures and Non Road Closures - (.doc, 131Kb) |
If you have any questions, please call us (07) 348 4199.
Any objections are to be lodged in writing to either:
Rotorua Lakes Council, DX Mailbox number (JX 10503), Rotorua 3046
Attention: Road Corridor Manager
Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010
Attention: Road Corridor Manager