Carran Road turns into pothole alley

Auckland Transport has described the current state of Carran Road in Warkworth as “problematic”, while drivers are using phrases such as “appalling and dangerous”.

The road, which runs between Kaipara Flats and Woodcocks Roads, is often used as a detour when the highway is closed, increasing its use by heavy transport.

This has seen the seal deteriorate in multiple places and large patches of the road have slumped.

An AT spokesperson says a series of faults that needed maintenance and repairs were identified during the last inspection of the road.

“We are reviewing our budget to see how we can carry out significant repairs this month,” he said.

Carran Road has been included in our 2023/24 chip seal resurfacing programme.