Road Works and Conditions
Members of the public are advised to check the status of roads before they start their journey, as some may be closed. For State Highway information people can call 0800 4HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or visit:
NZTA Traffic and Travel Information
NZTA Central North Island Facebook
NZTA Central North Island Twitter
Temporary speed limits are used on active sites for the safety of the road users and the contractor's staff. Please follow the Temporary Traffic Management that is in place.
Emergency Works
Much of the Ruapehu road network is ever susceptible to slips and dropouts due to the environment that we live in.
Crews may respond at any time to urgent jobs elsewhere in the district to clear slips and fallen trees from roads, and may leave the above sites unfinished but will return to complete once other sites are made safe. Please follow all Temporary Speed Limits and Temporary Traffic Management.
Sealed Roads
Seal repairs for the 2022/23 construction season are currently being programmed. These repairs will be undertaken by Council’s new maintenance contractor Inframax.
Unsealed Roads
Jilesen Contractors have two graders working full time on the unsealed network.
The current months programme can be found here: https://www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/our-services/roading/mowing-grading-and-spraying
Roadside mowing
The current roadside mowing and spraying programme can be found here
https://www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/our-services/roading/mowing-grading-and-spraying
The wire and rubbish hidden in long grass is one of the main causes of fires during summer from roadside mowing, it would be helpful if people could keep their roadsides clean and clear. The programme to remove larger branches, overhanging and encroaching vegetation has been completed for the year.
Ohakune Mountain Road summer 2024 work programme
This summer Council contractors will be undertaking safety improvement works on the Ohakune Mountain Rd. Road users can expect multiple road work sites with stop-go traffic management and potential short delays. Please exercise patience and remain vigilant for road crews and other road users.
- Drive Carefully - reduce speed and be prepared for road works.
- Watch Out for Road Worker Crews - slow down and give them ample space.
- Remain Patient - there may be some short delays at work sites. .
- Follow Instructions: Observe any signage, temporary traffic lights, or directions provided by traffic controllers at each site.