There are detours in place. Northbound traffic should use State Highway 3, 1, and 49, with the reverse route for southbound. This detour could add up to two hours to a journey.
People should consider delaying their travel until the weather settles. Check the MetService www.metservice.com for the latest severe weather warning and watches.
Updates on the State Highway 4 closure are here:
www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/165935
For updates on state highway conditions in Whanganui/Manawatu: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/7
For updates on state highway conditions in Taranaki: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/8
Updates will also be on our Central North Island social media accounts:
www.facebook.com/NZTAcni
www.twitter.com/NZTAcni
Or call freephone number, 0800 4 HIGHWAYS/ 0800 44 44 49
For updates on local road conditions please visit the relevant local council’s website and Facebook pages including