Current Road Status
Current Road Status
The below map shows the status of roads in the Rangitīkei District. A list of planned/intention to close and closed roads are also listed below.
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For information about State Highway conditions and closures, please visit Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency.
List of Planned Road Closures
Below is a list of planned road closures in the Rangitīkei District:
Temporary Closure of Wellington Road Rail Underpass Marton
Purpose: To allow a Powerco network upgrade to occur in the road corridor.
Date & Time: Tuesday 3 of March till Friday 6 March inclusive
Rangitīkei 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 Wellington Road, Marton will be closed between the hours of 7.00am till 5.00pm daily for four days starting Tuesday 3 March till Friday 6 March inclusive to allow a Powerco network upgrade to occur in the road corridor.
A portion of Wellington Road from Toia Street to Mill Street will be closed for all vehicular traffic. Detours will be in place.
Rangitīkei District Council regrets any inconvenience caused.
Intention to Close Road to Vehicular Traffic
Purpose: Permitting Taihape, Hunterville, Marton and Bulls RSA’s to hold the ANZAC Parades.
Date & Time: Saturday 25th April 2026
Pursuant to Section 342 (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that, the Rangitīkei District Council intends to consider closing the roads as listed below for the purpose of permitting Taihape, Hunterville, Marton and Bulls RSA’s to hold the ANZAC Parades.
Roads to be closed Saturday 25th April 2026
Taihape - 5.30am till 7.00am
- Hautapu Street (SH1) – From Kuku Street to Huia Street
- Huia Street – From Hautapu Street (SH1) to Kokako Street
- Kokako Street - From Huia Street to Kuku Street
Hunterville - 5.15am till 7.00am
- State Highway 1 – At both ends of Hunterville (not closed for the entire duration of the parade)
- Bruce Street – from Paraekaretu Street to State Highway 1
- High Street – from State Highway 1 to Kotukutuku Road
Marton - 5.30am till 7.00am
- Wellington Road – From High Street to Beavan Street
Bulls - 5.30am till 7.00am
- High Street (SH1) – From Bridge Street (SH3) to Wilson Street
- Criterion Street - From Bridge Street (SH3) to High Street (SH1)
- Daniell Street - From intersection of High (SH1) and Criterion Streets to Bull Street
Any person objecting to the proposals is called upon to lodge notice of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing, before 4.00 pm, Friday the 27th March 2026, at the office of the Rangitīkei District Council, Private Bag 1102, Marton 4741.
Should the Rangitīkei District Council decide to close the said roads, a public notice shall be given.
Temporary Closure of Makirikiri Road Rail Crossing Marton
Purpose: To allow KiwiRail to undertake repairs to the track and crossing.
Date & Time: From 7am till 7pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 and 7am till 7pm Monday 16 March.
Rangitīkei 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 Makirikiri Road, Marton will be closed for two separate days from 7.00am till 7.00pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 and 7.00am till 7.00pm Monday 16 March to allow KiwiRail to undertake repairs to the track and crossing.
A portion of Makirikiri Road from State Highway 1 to Goldings Line will be closed for all vehicular traffic. Detours will be in place.
Rangitīkei District Council regrets any inconvenience caused.