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Routes that are currently closed or carry an active alert, newest first within each section. Closures come from councils, NZTA, DOC and our community. Always check locally before you go.
Slips, storm damage, washouts and council road closures with no reopen date yet.
Northland
21 Jun 2026
There is currently a slip on the southern end making it impossible to drive right through the route
Manawatu-Whanganui
27 Apr 2026
It appears the road has been closed - attempting to find out why and when it’ll reopen.
Otago
13 Jan 2026
The Skippers bridge is currently closed due to structural issues with the bridge. The road is still open up to the bridge.
Still driveable, but there's something you should know before you go.
Canterbury
4 May 2026
Due to a significant washout on Tophouse Road, a temporary detour is in place between the St James Homestead and the Edwards Valley Track.
Wellington
29 Oct 2025
The slip has become impassable - some people are braving the beach, this isn't recommended
Closed with a reopen date more than a year away.
Manawatu-Whanganui · closed since 13 Sep 2024 · reopens 1 Jan 2027
Closed for winter, lambing or another part of the year. These reopen on the dates shown.
Otago · closed since 5 Jun 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 5 Jun 2026 · reopens 20 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 2 Jun 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Southland · closed since 1 Jun 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 1 Jun 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Manawatu-Whanganui · closed since 27 May 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Canterbury · closed since 18 May 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 5 May 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Waikato · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 1 Dec 2026
1 Jan 2024
There’s a slip roughly half way along the route that is impassable to vehicles. This is a long term alert, DOC currently have no plans to fix it
Canterbury · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 24 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 1 Dec 2026
Otago · closed since 1 May 2026 · reopens 24 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 30 Apr 2026 · reopens 26 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 30 Apr 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Otago · closed since 30 Apr 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Coromandel · closed since 30 Apr 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Otago · closed since 30 Apr 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 27 Apr 2026 · reopens 26 Dec 2026
Taranaki · closed since 22 Apr 2026 · reopens 25 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 20 Apr 2026 · reopens 15 Oct 2026
Canterbury · closed since 20 Apr 2026 · reopens 15 Oct 2026
Waikato · closed since 11 Apr 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Taranaki · closed since 1 Apr 2026 · reopens 1 Nov 2026
Marlborough · closed since 28 Feb 2026 · reopens 5 Jan 2027
Last updated 1 Oct 2026 1:58 PM NZT