Manawatū-Whanganui region maintenance programme

What to expect this summer renewal season

Road users in the Manawatū-Whanganui region can expect to see an increase in road maintenance activities being carried out on our state highway network this summer.

More than 70 lane kilometres are planned to be renewed in total as part of our region’s 2024/2025 summer road maintenance programme. Of this, about 17 lane kilometres are expected to be rebuilt. This programme is in addition to our regular network maintenance.

We’re scaling up our road renewal programme by increasing the amount of road rebuilds compared to the previous year. Road rebuilds are a key priority and they involve removing the existing road surface and road layers and replacing them with new materials to improve the long-term condition and quality of the road.

The summer renewal season typically runs from October to March when the weather is warm and dry to ensure it is effective and long-lasting. Road users in Manawatū-Whanganui can expect to encounter a number of work sites and sections of newly sealed road on their journeys this summer.

Given the volume of roadworks taking place, we acknowledge at times there will be considerable disruption to travel across the region. Before leaving for your destination check Journey Planner for the most up to date information on high-impact works on the state highway network.

NZTA Journey Planner(external link)

Road maintenance activities keep our roads safe, secure, and ensure reliable access for communities. We know that a well-maintained state highway network promotes safety and improves options for moving people and freight.

Our road workers will do their best to complete their work safely and efficiently and keep you moving this summer. Temporary traffic management is there to make everyone’s journey safer. Please be respectful to our crews, drive safely through our worksites, adhere to speed restrictions and follow any instructions from signage or staff.

Upcoming works and locations

We are currently working through programming and are considering options to minimise disruption to the public regarding our high-impact maintenance sites. Specific timeframes for disruptive sites will be shared with stakeholders once available.

Learn more about road maintenance

Speeding over a freshly sealed road can damage the new seal, lifting and flicking stones from the road that can, in turn, damage nearby vehicles or your own.

To minimise the risk of damage to both vehicles and the new seal, it is crucial that road users adhere to all temporary speed limits in place. 

Highway maintenance frequently asked questions

Driving on freshly laid chipseal

Tips for driving through worksites

Why are there so many roadworks in summer?