4.59pm | Network Update

SH3 is now OPEN between Makirikiri Line and Pukepapa Road

• SH54 is currently CLOSED between Vinegar Hill and Cheltenham

• SH1 is currently CLOSED between Hunterville and Weka Street in Taihape

• SH4 is currently CLOSED between Whanganui and Raetihi

• SH56 at Opiki is currently CLOSED, due to rising water levels

• Napier-Taihape Road is now OPEN.

SH1 could possibly remain closed until 07:00 Tuesday morning.

Our Operational Teams remain closely engaged with partners and agencies across the network to minimise disruption and support service continuity.

If you require further assistance or have any questions about your freight movements, please contact your Account Manager.

4.09pm | Updated Road Closures

SH1 - Hunterville to Waiouru until further notice

SH4 - Whanganui to Raetihi

SH 54 - Cheltenham to SH1 Intersection

SH 56 Opiki, Between Rangiotu and Tane Road

11.58am

Road Closure Update:

SH Ngamahanga to hasting (Taihape-Napier Road)

Continues until further notice

As at 11:45am, the following State Highways are affected:

• SH3 – CLOSED between Makirikiri Line and Pukepapa Road

• SH54 – CLOSED between Vinegar Hill and Cheltenham

• SH1N – CLOSED between Hunterville and Taihape (closure may be extended to Waiouru)

• SH4 – OPEN, with speed and size restrictions; only cars permitted at this stage. A full closure remains possible.

• SH56 (Opiki) – CLOSED due to rising water levels

• SH57 – CLOSED at the Tane Road intersection, with a detour in place

New closure:

• SH56 is the latest state highway to close in Manawatū Whanganui as heavy rain and strong winds continue to impact the region

9.24 am

Ferry services to recommence on Tuesday 17 February at 2.00 am.

Road Closures:

Manawatu - Whanganui

SH1 Hunterville to Taihape is CLOSED
SH1 at just north of Foxton is CLOSED
SH3 is CLOSED SH4 to Whangaehu
SH54 from SH1 to Cheltenham, is CLOSED

8.23 am

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED:

Manawatu, Rangtikei, Taraua, Waipa and Otorohanga District.

The current severe weather system is continuing to cause widespread disruption across our network today. Heavy rain, flooding, slips, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions are affecting multiple regions in both the North and South Islands.

We are experiencing:

Road closures and restricted routes across areas under Red and Orange Heavy Rain Warnings, particularly in Manawatu, Rangitikei, Ruapehu, Hawke’s Bay, Taihape, Wairarapa, Tararua, Kaikōura, northern Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
Ferry cancellations due to hazardous sea conditions and severe gales.
- Monday 16 February

Wellington to Picton: 2:00 am, 8:15 am, 1:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Picton to Wellington: 2:30 am, 7:45 am, 2:00 pm, 7:15 pm