Step 3: Apply for Corridor Access Request (CAR) Step 3: Apply for Corridor Access Request (CAR)

If you are planning work or an activity that will affect the normal operation of the road, footpath or berm, you must apply for a Corridor Access Request (CAR) through myWorksites before you start.

Applications must be made at least 15 working days before work starts.

Submitting an application is not an authority to start work. You must wait until you receive your approved CAR permit by email.

All applications must be submitted at myWorksites.co.nz

CAR fees and charges

You will be advised of the fee during the application process and be sent an invoice for payment.

Click here for a list of all CAR fees and charges.

How to submit CAR application

This video has all the information you need to submit your Corridor Access Request (CAR) successfully.

You can click on the links below to skip to the part of the video that covers each section:

Steps for Corridor Access Request

Step 1. Check if you need a Corridor Access Request

If your activity involves digging, drilling or resurfacing, or affects the normal operation of the road, footpath or berm, you need a CAR.

Check if you need a Corridor Access Request.

Step 2. What to include in your CAR application

Before you apply for a Corridor Access Request (CAR) make sure you have everything you need.

Check what to do before you start, and to include with your application.

Get CAR application advice for future projects.

Step 3. Apply for a CAR

Applications must be made at least 15 working days before work starts.

Submitting an application is not an authority to start work. You must wait until you receive your approved CAR permit by email.

You will be advised of the fee during the application process and be sent an invoice for payment.

Steps to apply for Corridor Access Request.

See the list of CAR fees and charges.

Step 4. CAR approved to start work

When your CAR is approved you will issued with an accepted Works Access Permit (WAP). With a status of, "Ready to Start".

You are required to notify AT of your actual start in MyWorksites.

Notifying AT when you start work.

Changes or working outside approved work date window.

Step 5. After the work is completed

When all work has been completed you are required to notify AT of completion of work via MyWorksites.

Check the process for work completion notice.

Check if you need to notify AT after a 2-year warranty period.

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