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
12 Jun
|
13 Mar 2026 1:56pm |
|
| Beach Road - Tokomaru Bay |
From 2km mark |
1Closed
|
Dropout; Contractor will commence work on 02 March. |
Next update
15 May
|
27 Feb 2026 2:34pm |
|
| 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 |
|
| Rangitukia Road |
6.2 - 12.5 km |
34WD Access Only
|
Flooding, Debris, Slips - 4WD access from10km and buggy access after 10km. |
Next update
20 Mar
|
04 Mar 2026 7:56am |
|
| West Ho Road |
0.5 - 0.9 km |
1Closed
|
Dropout |
Next update
20 Mar
|
06 Mar 2026 12:56pm |
|
| Mangaoporo Road |
9.5 - 10.4 km |
34WD Access Only
|
Flood, dropout |
Next update
20 Mar
|
13 Mar 2026 11:12am |
|
| Potikirua Road |
0 - 1732 km |
34WD Access Only
|
Slips, washouts, dropouts |
Next update
20 Mar
|
13 Mar 2026 12:57pm |
|
| Tauwhareparae Road |
17.940 km mark |
1Closed
|
Planned repair works at Mangaheia Bridge No. 4 from 7am Monday 16 March to 5pm Friday 20 March |
20 Mar 2026 5:00pm
|
13 Mar 2026 1:54pm |
|
| Taumata Road |
3.2km |
1Closed
|
Planned Dropout Repair from Tuesday 17 March to Friday 20 March 6am to 6pm (with openings from 8:20-8:40am & 2:50-3:10pm) |
20 Mar 2026 6:00pm
|
16 Mar 2026 4:31pm |
|
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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