Current Road Status

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

For conditions and closure information about State Highways, the Saddle Road and the Pahiatua Track, please visit the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.

For updates on the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway, please visit the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.

COAST RD - Single Lane Only
Coast Road is closed at 9.4km due to low power lines. CAUTION - Height restriction - 3metres due to low hanging cable.
Last Update: 23/10/2025
CLIFF RD - Road Closed
Part of Cliff Road, Eketahuna is closed due to tree on road. CAUTION - Limited warning signage in place.
Last Update: 23/10/2025
WAIONE-HOROEKA RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Open for light vehicles only.
Last Update: 23/10/2025
PAHAHEKE RD - Road Closed
Pahaheke Road is closed from Tuesday 21 October to Thursday 23 October due to required drainage works.
Last Update: 17/10/2025
GUNDRIES RD - Road Closed
Gundries Rd, Norsewood, will be closed to all vehicles including emergency service vehicles from the bridge at the 3.3km mark for bridge repairs, from Tuesday 28 October to Friday 7 November.
Last Update: 14/10/2025
WAIONE-HOROEKA RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road closed to heavy traffic due to Dropout
Last Update: 05/09/2023
DITTMER RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road open to Light vehicles only.
Last Update: 27/02/2023
COAST RD - Single Lane Only
Single lane only due to narrow sections at Marainanaga Gorge.
Last Update: 05/09/2023
MANGATUNA RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road open - not suitable for truck & trailer
Last Update: 01/03/2023
ANGORA RD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Access restrictions due to heavy logging activity - please take extra care.
Last Update: 15/09/2025
MAKAIRO RD EAST - Road Closed
Quarry is closed and there is no public access from the compulsory stop point near the woolshed
Last Update: 13/02/2023