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
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
RANGIWAHIA ROAD - Single Lane Only
Deteriorated pavement with dropout, traffic will be controlled by traffic lights. Temporary repair scheduled for 2 March, with more repair yet to scheduled.
25/02/2026
POHANGINA VALLEY EAST ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Churchill Road to Oroua Valley Road, road open with caution.
20/02/2026
POHANGINA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Section between Churchill Road and Makoura Road is open, please travel with caution
20/02/2026
MANGAMAKO ROAD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Sections of road not suitable for heavy vehicles, include over-dimension and unit with trailer unit.
18/02/2026
MARSHALL ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
GILBERT STREET - Open, Caution Required
Trees down
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
LONDONS FORD ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris cleared to roadside
17/02/2026
ARAPATA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down
17/02/2026
KAIMATARAU ROAD - Road Closed
Trees down
16/02/2026
RANGIOTU ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Debris to roadside
17/02/2026
TAIPO ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees Down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
MOUNT STEWART-HALCOMBE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Powerline damaged, PowerCo contacted - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
TANGIMOANA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Multiple trees and power lines down, PowerCo contacted, resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
NUKU STREET - Open, Caution Required
Powerline damaged - resolved, debris to roadside
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
MAKINO ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
POHANGINA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerline down
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
COULTER LINE - Open, Caution Required
Debris buildup at the bridge.
17/02/2026
HIMATANGI BEACH ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down and flooding across the road
17/02/2026
TANGIMOANA BEACH ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerlines down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
ALVE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
MIDLAND ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Tree down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
KELLOW ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees and powerlines down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
KNORP STREET - Open, Caution Required
Tree down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
WYLIE ROAD - 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
17/02/2026
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
PERRY LINE - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
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
MANGOIRA ROAD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Multiple slips
16/02/2026
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
COLYTON ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris cleared to side
17/02/2026
RUAHINE ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
GRAMMAR STREET - 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
MATAI STREET - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - 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
LEES ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Trees down - resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026
PEEP-O-DAY ROAD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Flooding over bridge - resolved, beware of debris
25/02/2026
OROUA ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Flooding in the area - resolved, be aware of debris
17/02/2026
PIRIPIRI ROAD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Road Close Ahead
04/02/2026
PIRIPIRI ROAD - Road Closed
Road closed till further notice
04/02/2026
POHANGINA ROAD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Scheduled bridge replacement project
06/10/2025
APITI ROAD - Open, Caution Required
Powerline down- resolved, debris to roadside
17/02/2026