Convoy times through State Highway 3 Awakino Gorge are changing to improve access for communities, businesses, and the freight industry.

Crews have been working hard since mid last month to restore two-lane access along this important route by clearing slips, removing debris and carrying out repairs amid tough terrain and challenging conditions. 

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has been working with users of this crucial stretch of highway to improve access by adjusting and expanding convoy times. 

Convoy times overnight will remain the same. For this coming weekend, convoys will begin from 5pm Friday 8 May and continue through til 7am Tuesday 12 May.

Schedule for convoys from 5pm Friday 8 May through til 7am Tuesday 12 May

Departure window for those travelling southbound (from rest area near Awakino Historic Tunnel) - Friday 8 May (5pm, 8pm 11pm). 9 - 11 May 2am, 5am, 8am, 11am, 2pm,5pm, 8pm,11pm). 12th (2am, 5am)

Departure window for those travelling northbound (near Manganui Road): Friday 8 May (6.30pm, 9.30pm 12.30am). 9 - 11 May (3.30am, 6.30am, 9.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.30pm,12.30am). 12th (3.30am, 6.30am).