Roads

The Council maintains all roads within the Kāpiti Coast District, except for State Highway One. Other activities include the coordination of road safety, cycleways and community transport initiatives such as school travel planning.

• Berms
  Everything you need to know regarding berms in Kāpiti. Roadside vegetation and berms - who is responsible? (PDF fact sheet) Berm Policy (Urban) The Kāpiti Coast District Council...
• Corridor Access Requests (CARs)
  Before undertaking work in the legal road you must make a Corridor Access Request (CAR) - (formerly a Road Opening Notice - RON) and receive a Works Access Permit (WAP) from the...
• Our trails
  Our District has a great network of cycling, walking and bridleway trails that are safe and accessible for people of all ages and levels of fitness. The options are endless and...
• Footpaths
  Footpaths provide safe passage for pedestrians and other users.FOOTPATHS If you notice any damage, a tripping hazard or an obstruction on a footpath, please call the Kāpiti Coast...
• Other roading information
  Helpful information on bridge limits, contractor complaints, emergencies, events management (temporary), PP2O Expressway and Transmission Gully, fencing, graffiti, letter boxes...
• Parking
  Kāpiti is growing at a rapid rate and this is causing increased pressure on parking in most areas. Parking restrictions are put in place to give everyone a fair go at using...
• Road closure status
  Main through roads within the Kāpiti Coast area | Kāpiti Coast District roads | National roads | Other information Main through roads in the Kāpiti Coast area SH1 Centennial...
• Road safety
  We work closely with the community to reduce the number of road accidents in the district. We want to see fewer people killed or injured on our roads and reduce the social cost of...
• Road stopping
  Road stopping is the process of changing the designation of the land from unformed legal road to "fee simple" land so that it can be sold. We may sell road reserve to a property...
• Road works
  We regularly carry out maintenance works to keep our roads around the district in tip-top shape. Well-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to...
• Roading maintenance information
  Information on tar sealing, chip sealing, obstructions, road markings, sumps, sweeping and unsealed road gradingBleeding tar/shiny roads Bleeding and melting tar is due to...
• Seating
  Outdoor seating on the Kāpiti Coast. Bench Seats As part of the Kāpiti Coast District Council 2018/19 Annual Plan, a budget for the installation of street furniture is set aside...
• Signs
  Information on who provides signage for Kāpiti Coast.Bus stop signs (includes timetable poles and information) If you see unclear or dirty bus stops/signs etc., please email...
• Traffic
  Information on traffic calming, traffic counts (volume and speed), speeding, speed limits, and visibility. Speeding traffic For speeding traffic, please call the NZ Police for...
• Vegetation
  Trees, overgrown vegetation, and leaf fall.Vegetation on traffic islands If you would like to report overgrown vegetation on a traffic island, please contract the Kāpiti Coast...
• Weed spraying
  Kāpiti Coast District Council undertakes district wide weed spraying three times a year on the road reserve outside residential and rural properties, with a pest plant spraying...
• Working in the road
  All contractors and service providers* must comply with the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors when planning any work that requires...
• Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
  There are  events or activities in the road that don't require a Corridor Access Request (CAR) and a Work Access Permit (WAP) but still require a Traffic Management Plan (TMP),...
• Vehicle Crossings/Driveways
  It is the responsibility of every owner to provide vehicle access from the road carriageway to the property boundary for the purposes of off street parking or unloading. Generally...
• Procurement
  This link outlines the contracts we currently have for our access and roading projects. If you’re interested in seeing this information, click the link below: Kapiti Coast District...