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Road Information

Our local road network impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle - our road to recovery

We're working hard to clean-up and enable access to connect communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.  
We have initial clean-up funding to do a huge amount of work across our region, see the programme of work

Map display of local road and bridge closures and restrictions

The map also displays state highways, for more information on highways please visit Waka Kotahi NZTA

Rural road and bridge information in detail

The map and table have the same information, but for some roads the table may have slightly more detail.

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Road Location Status Comments Expected Resolution Updated Photos
Bushy Knoll Road Hollywood Bridge (4km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Temp bailey bridge access for residents only. To be advised 01 May 2023 3:07pm
Karakatuwhero Road Entire Road 1Closed Two washouts. Detour available for residents only. To be advised 29 Mar 2023 10:48am
Waipiro Road Entire Road 1Closed Slips and dropouts. Resident access only. To be advised 18 Apr 2023 10:59am
Tauwhareparae Road Mangaheia Bridge 4 (17km) 3Bridge Closed Abutments compromised To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:54pm
Bruce Road - Kanakanaia Grays Bridge (1km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Temp ford access for residents. To be advised 12 Apr 2023 8:58am
Horehore Road 1.7km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Open to 4WD. Delays up to 5 minutes during work hours. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:49pm
Paroa Road Mangatokerau Bridge (1.3km) 3Bridge Closed Abutments compromised. Access available both sides of bridge. To be advised 11 Apr 2023 3:51pm
Ruakaka Road Mossman Bridge (10.7km) 3Bridge Closed Abutments compromised. Temporary crossing access to 4WD only. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:43pm
Te Kowhai Road Mangatai Access Bridge (0.8km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Causeway access for residents only. To be advised 25 May 2023 9:27am
Kopuaroa Road Entire Road 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Slips and dropouts. Residents access only. To be advised 29 Mar 2023 10:49am
Mata Road - Upper Huiarua Bridge (12.5km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Access available from both sides of bridge. To be advised 12 Apr 2023 8:44am
Oliver Road From 7km 1Closed Slips and dropouts. 4WD access only. 30 Jun 2023 12:00pm 02 Jun 2023 1:42pm
Burgess Road Burgess Bridge (0.1km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Temp crossing access for residents. To be advised 02 May 2023 8:53am
East Cape Road Awatere Bridge (0.1km) 3Bridge Closed Bridge access for light vehicles only. Temp ford open for heavy vehicles - Please use crossing in accordance with low-tide times. To be advised 02 May 2023 11:29am
Bushy Knoll Road From 4km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Flood damage. Repair work to clear slips and apply metal is ongoing. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:45pm
Ihungia Road Ihungia - Mata Loop between Tokomaru and Te Puia Springs 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Closed for maintenance Mondays and Thursdays. Open to 4WD on Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun at these times, from Ruatoria end 8am-10am, 1pm - 3pm and Tokomaru Bay end 10.30am - 12.30pm, 3.30pm - 5.30pm. To be advised 30 May 2023 1:48pm
Paparatu Road From 2km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Flood repair work ongoing. 02 Jun 2023 12:00pm 19 May 2023 1:21pm
Tiniroto Road Hangaroa Bridge 3Bridge Closed Washed out. No access. Bridge is branched off Tiniroto Road. To be advised 12 Apr 2023 1:49pm
Makarika Road Makarika Bridge 2 (3.5km) 3Bridge Closed Structurally Unsafe. Closed to all vehicles and pedestrians. Temporary ford crossing available between Matahiia Road and Karewa Road. 01 Nov 2023 12:00pm 05 May 2023 2:38pm
Matahiia Road Entire Road 1Closed No access due to Makarika Road closure. Temp ford crossing access via Karewa Road (Weather Permitting) 05 Jun 2023 12:00pm 12 Apr 2023 8:47am
Tauwhareparae Road 17km - 26km 1Closed Flood Damage. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:55pm
West Ho Road Whakauranga Stream Bridge (1.2km) 3Bridge Closed Flood damage. Access to residents only. To be advised 12 Apr 2023 8:53am
Wharekopae Road From 38km 1Closed Bridge Abutments damaged and slips. 4x4 resident access only. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:51pm
Ruakaka Road St Leger Bridge (19.9km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Detour available through Mossman Bridge temp crossing. To be advised 02 May 2023 8:52am
Waikawa Road From 0.5km 1Closed Multiple flood damage. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:56pm
Waitahaia Road From 5km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Slips and flood damage. 4WD access. Stock truck access when conditions are dry. To be advised 02 Jun 2023 1:52pm
Tutamoe Road Entire Road 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Slips. Repair work to improve water tabling, culvert maintenance and slip clearing has commenced. 15 May 2023 12:00pm 01 May 2023 2:33pm
Kaiaua Road 5-6km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Flood damage. 4WD access. To be advised 19 May 2023 1:40pm
Lavenham Road 6km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Dropout. Narrow Road. To be advised 18 Apr 2023 3:39pm
Hikuwai Road Pauariki Bridge (0.5km) 3Bridge Closed Washed out. Temp ford access available for residents. To be advised 11 Apr 2023 3:44pm
Whareponga Road Te Arai Bridge (7.7km) 3Bridge Closed Compromised. 2WD resident only access. Ford crossing available for larger vehicles. To be advised 03 Apr 2023 4:18pm
Arakihi Road Arakihi Farm Bridge (9.5km) 3Bridge Closed Compromised. Work ongoing. Residents Only. To be advised 19 May 2023 1:49pm
Ellmers Road - Hangaroa Entire Road 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Due to Bushy Knoll Road bridge closure - Temp bailey bridge access for residents. To be advised 02 May 2023 8:57am
Newton Road Entire Road 1Closed Due to Bushy Knoll Road bridge closure - Temp bailey bridge access for residents. To be advised 02 May 2023 8:58am
McIlroy Road From 1.5km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Excess silt and debris. Resident 4WD access only. 05 Jun 2023 12:00pm 19 May 2023 1:44pm
Tuakau Road Entire Road 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Soft spots that require remediation To be advised 10 May 2023 9:51am
Waiau Road From 1km 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Road surface and water table work continuing. 4WD access only. To be advised 25 May 2023 9:25am
Ihungia Road Entire Road 3Closed to Heavy Vehicles Closed from 6pm Tuesday 30 May to 5pm Saturday 3 June to rehabilitate immediate road safety issues. 03 Jun 2023 5:00pm 30 May 2023 3:06pm

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