Our local road network remains fragile
We're carrying out both ongoing maintenance and significant recovery work across the region.
The table and map below shows road closures and restrictions.
To view the full programme of road works, see the webpage Maintenance and Recovery Work
Temporary road closures and restrictions
Mainly weather-related
| Road |
Location |
Status |
Comments |
Update / Reopen ETA |
Updated |
Photos |
| Tokata Road |
1.43 km |
1Closed
|
Farmer Bridge closed due to scouring |
Next update
05 Dec
|
31 Aug 2026 1:18pm |
|
| Utting Road |
entire road |
3Closed to Heavy Vehicles
|
Open to stock trucks only |
To be advised
|
19 Aug 2026 10:29am |
|
| Matahiia Road |
2.663 - 2.701 km (Aorangawi Bridge) |
3Closed to Heavy Vehicles
|
Abutment Scour Escalation |
Next update
13 Nov
|
20 Aug 2026 3:06pm |
|
| Whakarau Road |
25.030 km - Kokupara Bridge |
1Closed
|
Planned Works from Wednesday 19 August for 3 weeks. No vehicular or pedestrian access across Kokupara Bridge at any time including outside normal construction hours. |
09 Sep 2026 12:00pm
|
17 Aug 2026 8:23am |
|
| Bushy Knoll Road |
12 km |
3Closed to Heavy Vehicles
|
Slip |
To be advised
|
21 Aug 2026 2:41pm |
|
| Mata Road - Lower |
4.6 km| Mata Bridge No. 1 |
3Bridge Closed
|
Planned works from Thursday 10 September to Friday 11 September from 8am-5pm. Bridge will reopen to light vehicles between 5pm to 8am. Saturday 12 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept - pedestrian/ light vehicles a |
14 Sep 2026 12:00pm
|
09 Sep 2026 8:34am |
|
| Motu Road |
32.681km |
1Closed
|
Slip - refer to Opotiki District Council Website |
Next update
18 Sep
|
10 Jun 2026 4:21pm |
|
| Walker Road |
Walker Rd Bridge |
3Closed to Heavy Vehicles
|
Washout on Abutment approach; TMP in place, alternative route to bypass this site. |
Next update
18 Sep
|
02 Mar 2026 2:19pm |
|
Map display of road information
The map displays long-term road closures and works on state highways. For more detail, visit NZTA Waka Kotahi
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