ROADING UPDATE – ŌTOROHANGA DISTRICT

UPDATED 8 MAY 2026

Pirongia West Road: open for light vehicles (utes and cars only) – The road is open but there are sections that are not suitable for heavy vehicles including trucks, as it’s too narrow and the bends are too sharp. We are continuing work with the aim of fully reopening this road in due course.

Otewa Road – Open with one lane. Please drive with caution through the marked lane. Do not stop or walk under the slip. Drivers of large vehicles are advised to take particular care and make their own judgment about whether to proceed.

NZTA STATE HIGHWAY 39 – NZTA on 20 March 2026 opened their temporary Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39. This bridge reconnects the community south of Pirongia. It's a single lane bridge operated by traffic lights and has a 50 tonne weight limit. The original bridge was destroyed in the February floods.

• For inquiries about this bridge, you can email NZTA: [email protected]. 
• For the latest information on state highways, please check the NZTA Waka Kotahi online journey planner.

ROADS OPEN WITH ONE LANE ONLY

The following roads are open but have sections reduced to one lane while repairs are underway following the February 2026 floods.

Delays may occur as our contractors work on these roads. Thank you for your patience.

• Hikurangi Road
• Mangati Road
• Otewa Road (drivers of large vehicles should make their own judgment whether to proceed)
• Otoru Road
• SH31 (between SH39 and Ngutunui Road)
• Tauraroa Valley Road