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 please visit the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi website.

PAHIATUA TRACK RD - Planned Road Closure
Goodman Energy will be carrying out road works on the Pahiatua Track from: 02 Nov to 5 Dec. Between 9am and 3pm.
Last Update: 22/10/2026
GORGE RD - Planned Road Closure
Closed for sealing on 29 Oct, 7am-6pm, with access for residents and essential services only. Detour via Napier Road, SH2 through Pahiatua and Ballance Valley Road
Last Update: 20/10/2026
BALLANCE VALLEY RD - Road Closed
Closed for sealing from 21-23 Oct, 7am-6pm, with access for residents and essential services only.
Last Update: 21/10/2026
TARARUA RD - Road Closed
Tree blocking whole Road
Last Update: 22/09/2026
RAWHITI ST - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Rawhiti Bridge – light vehicles only from 2 September. Heavy vehicles to use SH2 or local roads.’
Last Update: 31/08/2026
TAHUOKARETU RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Slump
Last Update: 14/07/2026
SURREYDALE EXTENSION - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Road closed due to slip - deatils to come
Last Update: 09/07/2026
ALFREDTON RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Light Vehicles only, due to structural condition. Detour via. Mangaone Valley Road, and Pa Valley Road.
Last Update: 18/06/2026
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
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