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 Name | Updated |
|---|---|
| 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 |