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
UMUTOI NORTH ROAD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Due to condition of the steel truss bridge, the maximum gross weight is set at 7 tonnes, no truck and trailer units are permitted. The alternative route is via Tunipo Road.
22/05/2026
OPAWE ROAD - Road Closed
Due to a major slip across the Opawe Road paper road, at the end of Opawe Road, is temporarily closed. MDC will provide an update when the route is safe to reopen.
18/05/2026
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.
22/05/2026
MANGAMAKO ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Sections of road not suitable for heavy vehicles, include over-dimension and unit with trailer unit.
09/03/2026
DUNOLLY ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to side of road
23/04/2026
ZIGZAG ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
PEEP-O-DAY ROAD - Open, Caution Required
beware of debris
22/05/2026
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