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Notification of Mass (and/or Speed) Limits on Bridges

Rangitīkei District Council has fixed the maximum mass and/or speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including heavy motor vehicles on certain bridges in the district.

Updated 6 June 2025
Mass limits
Name of roadName of bridgeMaximum mass
on any 1 axle
Gross mass
(maximum sum of axle mass)
Maximum speed limit
Off Turakina Valley RoadMcLeays6,000 kg60% of Class 130 km/h
Waikakahi RoadPokaka5,500 kg60% of Class 130 km/h
Onepuhi RoadPorewa90% of Class 130 km/h
Porewa RoadMaungaraupi
90% of Class 130 km/h
Scotts RoadScotts
90% of Class 130 km/h
Makino RoadColenso
90% of Class 130 km/h
Porewa RoadMaungaraupi No 2
90% of Class 130 km/h
Christophers RoadPublic Trust (Suspension)
6,000 kg10 km/h
Torere RoadTaoroa
4,4000 kg