Roads

You'll find State Highway (NZTA) info here: http://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic

Temporary Closure of Otara Bridge, Ohingaiti

Manawatu District Council wishes to advise that PURSUANT to Section 342 (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Otara Bridge will be closed from:

• 7:00am on Tuesday 2 October 2018 to 5:00pm on Friday 5 October 2018 and
• 7:00am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 to 5:00pm on Friday 26 October 2018

for the purpose of bridge strengthening works. The bridge will be closed at all times during this period.

During the closure period access from State Highway 1 to Rangiwahia will be from Mangaweka via Ruahine Road. Please note that there is an existing 6 tonne gross weight limit for all vehicles using Ruahine Road.

Temporary Closure of King Street Marton Railway Crossing

Rangitikei District Council wishes to advise that PURSUANT to Section 342 (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a portion of King Street, Marton will be closed from 9.00am to 2.00 pm on Friday the 12^th October 2018.

King Street will be closed for all vehicular traffic, from the Edward Street intersection to the Hawkestone Road Intersection.

Rangitikei District Council regrets any inconvenience caused.

Intention to Close Road to Vehicular Traffic

PURSUANT to Section 342 (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the Rangitikei District Council intends to consider closing the roads as listed below for the purpose of permitting the following events:

Any person objecting to the proposals is called upon to lodge notice of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing, before the Objection Closing Date, at the office of the Rangitikei District Council, Private Bag 1102, Marton 4741. Objections may be shared with the event organiser.

Should the Rangitikei District Council decide to close the said roads, a public notice shall be given.

Mangaweka Bridge Now Open 21 October 2016

However, the weight restriction of 3,000 axle load and 6,000 kg gross mass will remain in place.

Furthermore, a speed restriction of 10 kph and "no stopping" will apply for all vehicles.