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 |
| Motu Road |
32.681km |
1Closed
|
Slip - refer to Opotiki District Council Website |
Next update
06 Mar
|
20 Feb 2026 1:17pm |
|
| Beach Road - Tokomaru Bay |
From 2km mark |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Dropout |
Next update
15 May
|
21 Jan 2026 9:38am |
|
| East Cape Road |
4.9 km at the ford crossing |
34WD Access Only
|
A ford crossing has been constructed for access. |
Next update
27 Mar
|
20 Feb 2026 1:08pm |
|
| Walker Road |
Walker Rd Bridge |
1Closed
|
Washout on Abutment approach |
Next update
23 Feb
|
20 Feb 2026 1:16pm |
|
| Rangitukia Road |
6.2 - 12.5 km |
34WD Access Only
|
Flooding, Debris, Slips - 4WD access from10km and buggy access after 10km. |
Next update
27 Mar
|
20 Feb 2026 1:14pm |
|
| Waiau Road |
3.5 - 3.7 km |
1Closed
|
Slip |
Next update
27 Feb
|
20 Feb 2026 1:15pm |
|
| West Ho Road |
0.5 - 0.9 km |
1Closed
|
Dropout |
Next update
23 Feb
|
20 Feb 2026 1:16pm |
|
| Lottin Point Road |
1.8 - 4.9 km |
1Closed
|
Flooding, Debris, Slips - 4wd Access only |
Next update
06 Mar
|
20 Feb 2026 1:12pm |
|
| Mangaoporo Road |
9.5 - 10.4 km |
1Closed
|
Flood, dropout - 4WD Access only |
Next update
20 Mar
|
13 Feb 2026 2:34pm |
|
| Matahiia Road |
2.6 -2.7 km |
1Closed
|
Dropout to the side of Aorangiwai Bridge |
Next update
23 Feb
|
20 Feb 2026 1:24pm |
|
| Glenroy Road |
3.8 - 6km |
1Closed
|
Dropouts (closed since 04-01-26) |
23 Feb 2026 12:00pm
|
20 Feb 2026 1:09pm |
|
| Potikirua Road |
0 - 1732 km |
1Closed
|
Slips, washouts, dropouts |
Next update
06 Mar
|
20 Feb 2026 1:13pm |
|
| Kie Kie Road |
0.720 km |
1Closed
|
Damage around the culvert |
Next update
23 Feb
|
20 Feb 2026 1:10pm |
|
| Parikanapa Road |
12 - 16km |
3Closed to Heavy Vehicles
|
Road narrowed due to scoured out culvert |
Next update
27 Feb
|
20 Feb 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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