Current Road Status

The list below displays the status of any affected roads in the Manawatu District. Click here or click on the image above to view an interactive map.

For information about State Highway conditions and closures, please visit the NZ Transport Agency website.


Road NameUpdated
RUAHINE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Possible rockfall and instability along Bluff section of the Ruahine Road, road closes from SH1 to Te Parapara Road. Residents access only.
22/04/2026
POHANGINA VALLEY EAST ROAD - Single Lane Only
PVE RPVE Rd is closed between Norsewood and Umutoi North Roads due to slips.
22/04/2026
POHANGINA VALLEY EAST ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Umutoi North Road to Oroua Valley Road, road open with caution.
10/04/2026
SCOTTS FERRY ROAD - Road Closed
Very poor road surface conditions due to flooding damages, further repair scope and assessment required. Not safe for use.
27/02/2026
LIMESTONE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Road condition is open, but 4x4 recommended.
25/02/2026
POHANGINA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Section between Churchill Road and Makoura Road is open, please travel with caution
20/02/2026
MANGAMAKO ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Sections of road not suitable for heavy vehicles, include over-dimension and unit with trailer unit.
09/03/2026
MARSHALL ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
CHELTENHAM CROSS ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Power line down - resolved
17/02/2026
REID LINE EAST - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris cleared to side of road
17/02/2026
ARAPATA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down
17/02/2026
MANGAMAKO ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
TAIKOREA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down, both lanes closed - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
RANGIWAHIA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Section between Junction Road North and Dick Road is now "Open with Caution", as there are still vegetation risks along the route.
24/02/2026
HAYNES LINE - Open, Caution Required
Multiple trees down - resolved, debris cleared to roadside
17/02/2026
HIMATANGI BEACH ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down and flooding across the road
17/02/2026
MIDLAND ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
KNORP STREET - Open, Caution Required
Tree down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
DUNOLLY ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to side of road
23/04/2026
TAYLOR ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerlines down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
STANWAY ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerline down
17/02/2026
COUPER ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerlines down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
MAIN SOUTH ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down and multiple slips - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
ZIGZAG ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
PRYCES LINE - Open, Caution Required
Trees down and slips - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
RUAHINE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
REU REU ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Overhanging trees - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
DICK ROAD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside. Multiple washouts, travel with care
27/02/2026
HALLS ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
PEEP-O-DAY ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Flooding over bridge - resolved, beware of debris
23/04/2026
PIRIPIRI ROAD - null
Road Close Ahead
04/02/2026
PIRIPIRI ROAD - Road Closed
Road closed till further notice
04/02/2026
POHANGINA ROAD - null
Scheduled bridge replacement project
06/10/2025