Road alerts and closures
- SH53 Waihenga bridge is CLOSED between 9am – 3pm on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September while NZTA Waka Kotahi clear slash and debris from the bridge. Alternative routes are via Kahutara and Lake Ferry Roads (note the weight limit for the Lower Valley bridge), or via Ponatahi Road.
- Whakatomotomo Road from Te Rata Road intersection is OPEN FOR RESIDENTS ONLY, and has a single lane and weight restriction of 3500kg. Read more here.
- Note – the Jenkins Dip spillway at SH53 Waihenga Bridge will operate at a lower river level of 4 metres instead of 4.5 metres until repairs are completed on the damaged Tawaha Sill. Read more here.
Regular scheduled maintenance and road closures
There may be some delays during these works so please plan your travel accordingly. Works are weather dependant. Thank you for your patience.
| Location | Date and hours | Details |
| SH53 Waihenga bridge | Tuesday 8 September & Wednesday 9 September 9am to 3pm | Clearing of debris underneath the bridge. |
| Sackville Street, Martinborough | Monday 14 September & Monday 28 September 8am to 5pm | Chip sealing work. Full details here. |
| Waite Street, Featherston | Monday 21 September 8am to 5pm | Chip sealing work. Full details here. |
| Watt Street, Featherston | Tuesday 22 September 8am to 5pm | Chip sealing work. Full details here. |
| Bell Street, Featherston | Wednesday 30 September 8am to 5pm | Chip sealing work. Full details here. |
| Memorial Square | Saturday 31 October 7am to 4pm | Round the Vines fun run and walk event Full details here. |
| East West Access Road, Featherston | Sunday 15 November, 8am to 5pm | Annual motorcycle sprints. Traffic management will be in place. More details here. |