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Road information

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 To be advised 15 May 2026 10:27am
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
Ruakaka Road 11 km 1Closed Rockfall causing debris blockage of the road To be advised 18 Aug 2026 8:14am
Bushy Knoll Road 12 km 1Closed Slip To be advised 19 Aug 2026 10:27am
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

Report road or bridge issues

To report local road or bridge issues, please use the Antenno app or contact us online

Antenno

The quickest way to report issues is through Antenno. The app lets you send reports straight from your phone and receive instant updates on main road closures. Download Antenno today

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