We are responsible for all local roads in the district, and as part of that manage all traffic management access to road reserves in the district. A plan is required for all road closures, traffic management plans (TMPs), and event considerations. A Corridor Access Request (CAR) is an application for a permit to carry out works within the road reserve. It is required to ensure all work sites in the road reserve are as safe as possible for workers, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. (The road reserve is defined as boundary to boundary).
A CAR is required for any activity that:
- Alters, or creates the need for alterations to the surface of any part of the road reserve (road, footpath, berm)
- Changes the everyday manner in which road users (pedestrians, motorists, cyclists) would ordinarily use that section of road reserve
This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:
- Excavating, drilling and resurfacing work
- The placement of any pipe, duct, pole, cabinet or other structure below, on or above the road reserve
- A new vehicle crossing, driveway works
- Building construction (commercial)
- Building demolition and transporting of relocatable buildings
- Scaffolding works associated with building construction and maintenance
- Shop front fit outs/repairs/replacements
- Crane operations
- Building cleaning/painting over 4 hours
- Events
How to apply for a corridor access request
If you would like to submit a Corridor Access Request or Traffic Management assistance please email ttm@whakatane.govt.nz. Please submit for approval, at least 8 weeks prior.
Any general roading questions, or if you are an emergency service that needs updates on current road status, please contact the roading team on roading@whakatane.govt.nz.
If you would like to see any upcoming works please visit our Road Status Report webpage.
And if you would like to see the significant roading projects taking place this season, you can see these on the Summer Roadworks webpage.
Frequently asked questions
- What other information do you require for a Corridor Access Request?
CAR applications may require additional information such as:
- A Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
- Site or layplan
- ensure the plan is clear and easy to read
- must be site specific and show the full extent of services to be installed
- any trees and other above ground structures, street furniture, etc., along the planned layout route.
- Evidence of consultation with other parties.
- Photos of the work site
- For utility installations an elevation photo of the proposal is required.
- Do I need to know about underground services?
Prior to applying for a Corridor Access Request for any excavation within the Road Reserve you must be aware of other in ground utilities. All Utility Operators affected must be advised of your intention to undertake work and seek approval where required.
- Do I need a Works Access Permit (WAP)?
Once the traffic management team has approved your CAR application they will issue you with a works access permit. This your permission to undertake said works. Special conditions may apply, to which you are legally required to follow.