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 |
| Wharekahika Road |
0.4km - 1km |
1Closed
|
Washout |
Next update
14 Feb
|
21 Jan 2026 8:17am |
|
| Motu Road |
32.681km |
1Closed
|
Slip |
Next update
20 Feb
|
23 Jan 2026 2:27pm |
|
| Moanui Road |
0-0.1km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Washout |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:37pm |
|
| Beach Road - Tokomaru Bay |
From 2km mark |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Dropout |
Next update
15 May
|
21 Jan 2026 9:38am |
|
| Shelton Road |
1.807 - 1.824km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Dropout |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:35pm |
|
| Tahora Road |
5.1K mark |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Culvert Washout - Resident access only via light vehicles only. |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 11:57am |
|
| East Cape Road |
0 - 19.590 km |
1Closed
|
Dropout - Resident access via Buggy 4WD only 0 - 18 KM. Road closed from 18KM onwards. |
Next update
25 Jan
|
24 Jan 2026 4:42pm |
|
| Matahiia Road |
0 - 6.9 km |
1Closed
|
Aorangiwai Bridge unsafe and starting to fail - A team has ongoing works to fix the road. |
27 Jan 2026 3:00pm
|
24 Jan 2026 5:14pm |
|
| Bruce Road - Kanakanaia |
Start of road |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Bridge Approaches washed out - Resident access only via light vehicles. |
Next update
27 Jan
|
24 Jan 2026 5:09pm |
|
| Walker Road |
Walker Rd Bridge |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Washout on Abutment approach |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 12:01pm |
|
| Rangitukia Road |
6.2 - 14 km |
1Closed
|
Flooding, Debris, Slips - Resident access via Buggy 4wd only. |
Next update
25 Jan
|
24 Jan 2026 4:38pm |
|
| Waiau Road |
3.5 - 3.7 km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Slip |
Next update
26 Jan
|
23 Jan 2026 2:12pm |
|
| Whakarau Road |
Entire Road |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Flood, Slips & Dropouts - Resident access only via light vehicles only |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 12:01pm |
|
| McIlroy Road |
1.2 - 1.3 km |
1Closed
|
Ford Crossing blown out - A team has ongoing works to fix the road. |
27 Jan 2026 1:00pm
|
24 Jan 2026 5:16pm |
|
| Kopuaroa Road |
5.2 - 6.7km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Subsided pavements |
Next update
27 Jan
|
24 Jan 2026 6:01pm |
|
| Barron Road |
0.6 - 0.7 km |
1Closed
|
Dropout - Resident access via 4WD Only. |
Next update
27 Jan
|
24 Jan 2026 5:07pm |
|
| Wairere Road - Mangatu |
3km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Dropout - Resident access only |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 11:59am |
|
| Ihungia Road |
29km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Subsided pavement |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:36pm |
|
| Tuparoa Road |
6.5 - 8km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Flood - Resident access via 4WD Only. |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:33pm |
|
| West Ho Road |
0.5 - 0.9 km |
3Closed to heavy vehicles
|
Dropout |
To be advised
|
23 Jan 2026 5:29pm |
|
| Onepoto Road |
0-1485 |
1Closed
|
Flood, debris, slips - A team will be mobilised today to open access. |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:36pm |
|
| Potikirua Road |
Start of road |
1Closed
|
Slips, washout and drop outs |
Next update
27 Jan
|
25 Jan 2026 5:32pm |
|
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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