Public information release #4

Published on 17 February 2023

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Following Cyclone Gabrielle, Mangamahu Road and SH4 between Raetihi and Upokongaro are the only roads still closed in the Whanganui district.

Take care when driving – roads reopened today may still have debris on them.

ROADING UPDATE

Roads reopened today:

  • Kauarapaoa Road
  • Creek Road
  • Te Rimu Road.

Roads still closed:

  • Mangamahu Road is still closed by a large slip (as it’s a loop road, people can get out at either end)
  • SH4 between Raetihi and Upokongaro is still closed.

Visit https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/manawatu-whanganui/traffic-update/823539 for more information about SH4.

WEATHER UPDATES

For weather updates visit https://www.metservice.com/national