Taranaki state highway planned roadworks

Saturday 21 February to Friday 27 February

20 February 2026

Kia ora,

Welcome to the latest Taranaki state highway planned roadworks update.

Below is this week’s list of upcoming planned works on state highways in the region.

Before you travel, check the NZTA Journey Planner for the latest updates and expected travel times: journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

Roadworks this week

State highways with scheduled works this week:

• State Highway 3 (SH3) Awakino to New Plymouth
• State Highway 4 (SH4)
• State Highway 43 (SH43)
• State Highway 45 (SH45)

Roadworks may be postponed due to rain or other factors that disrupt the weekly schedule.

Check NZTA Journey Planner for the latest travel information and journey times: journeys.nzta.govt.nz

Information current as at 12pm on 20 February 2026.

State Highway 3 – Awakino to New Plymouth

Due to multiple active work sites on SH3, allow an extra 40 to 60 minutes for your journey when travelling this corridor.

SH3 Awakino Gorge: This section of road is under 24/7 stop/go traffic management after a rockfall blocked the northern end of the gorge last week. Stop/go traffic management is in place with delays of 5 to 10 minutes. We will provide an update on plans for a repair of the slip once these are confirmed.

SH3 Piopio: Two sections of road will be rebuilt near Paekaka Road between Hunt and Wall Roads from Monday 23 February for about 4 weeks, weather permitting. Work will run from 6am to 7pm under stop/go traffic management, with delays of 10 to 15 minutes expected.

SH3 Mangapepeke Culvert replacements: Work is underway until April to replace 2 ageing culverts. Stop/go traffic management is in place.

SH3 Rapanui: Drainage work and a road rebuild will take place between Rapanui and Mohakatino roads from Monday 2 February until Friday 27 February, weather permitting. Stop/go traffic management will be in place.

SH3 Tongapōrutu: Underslip repairs are underway until late February. Stop/go traffic management is in place.

SH3 Uruti: A road rebuild is underway between Uruti and Mangahia roads until Friday 20 March, weather permitting. Stop/go traffic management is in place.

State Highway 4

SH4 Te Mapara: A road rebuild will take place near Tuhua Road from Monday 23 February for about 3 to 4 weeks, weather permitting. Work will run from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, under stop/go traffic management with delays of 10 to 15 minutes expected.

SH4 Taumarunui: Resealing is underway at multiple sites between Hekeawai Drive, north of the town centre, and the State Highway 41 (SH41) intersection until 24 February, weather permitting. Work runs from 6pm to 6am under stop/go traffic management, with delays of around 5 to 10 minutes.

State Highway 43

SH43 Tāngarākau Gorge: Scour and erosion repairs underneath the bridge are underway until Saturday 28 February, weather permitting. Work is taking place from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, under stop/go traffic management with delays of up to 30 minutes. Delays are due to large machinery on the road to access the underside of the bridge.

State Highway 45

SH45 Okato: Resurfacing will take place at the Carthew Street and South Road roundabout from Tuesday 24 February for 6 to 7 nights, weather permitting. Work will run from 6pm to 6am under stop/go traffic management, with delays of around 5 to 10 minutes expected. Side roads, including Old South Road and Carthew Street, will close temporarily during work hours. All roads will be open during the day, but a temporary speed limit will remain until the site is complete.

SH45 Ōpunake: A road rebuild is underway between Allison and Aytoun streets until 6am Wednesday 25 February, weather permitting. Work is underway from 2pm to 6am each night, with louder milling works starting earlier in the day and quieter paving works completed overnight. Stop/go traffic management is in place, with delays of around 5 to 10 minutes. Access to side roads may be restricted at times, so please plan ahead and use alternative routes where possible.

SH45 Manaia: A road rebuild will take place between Hassard Street and Kearin Road from Monday 23 February for about 3 to 4 weeks, weather permitting. Work will run from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, under stop/go traffic management with delays of around 5 to 10 minutes expected.

Upcoming closures

SH43 Forgotten World Highway: A road rebuild will take place between Mangaparo and Mangatarata roads at Nevins Hill from Monday 9 March for about 2 to 3 weeks, weather permitting. Work will run from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Each day the road will be closed from:

• 9am to 12pm
• 1pm to 3pm.

The road will be open under stop/go traffic management at all other times until the work is complete (including at night) with delays of 20 to 30 minutes.

More information

Please be aware that there may be other less disruptive state highway works not listed in this newsletter.

Roadworks listed in this newsletter may be postponed due to rain or other factors that disrupt the weekly schedule.

Check the NZTA Journey Planner for the latest travel information and journey times before starting your journey: journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

For more information on the Taranaki state highway maintenance programme, contact us at info@nzta.govt.nz or 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449) or visit our website nzta.govt.nz/taranaki-maintenance.