Road Closures

Roads in South Taranaki may be closed for lots of reasons, including scheduled roadworks and events. This page lists planned road closures that may result in detours and delays, as well as other situations when you might need to take extra care to look out for other road users.

Check www.nzta.govt.nz to have a look for any other road closures/accidents etc on State Highways.

General Road Closures

Watermain Replacement
Kōkiri Road, Manaia - from 8am Monday 25 January 2021 to 5pm Friday 31 March 2021
This closure is extended until end of March but there will only be 2 days of closure during this time.

Installation of Pipes for construction of Waste Water Treatment Plant
Whareroa Road (from Manawapou Road travelling east for 200m) - from 8am Monday 1 March 2021 to 5pm Friday 14 May 2021

NOTE:

Wiremu Road located between Kiri Road and Ōpunakē Road bridge work road closure is programmed for early April – will confirm dates closer to time.
Due to a posted bridge on Ōpunakē Road the detour route will be via Ōeo Road onto Eltham Road onto Waikeika Road.

Seasonal Clay Road Closures - Winter (1 June - 31 October)

Lakes Road, Mangawhio - from 5.330km to end
Moeawatea Road, Moeawatea - entire road
Meremere Road, Mokoia - from 14.330km to end