Is Mangamuka Rd open?
Project update 1 July 2021. The Mangamuka Gorge has been opened again. State Highway 1 can now be travelled by all vehicles except over dimension vehicles. We encourage everyone to drive carefully as in some places road alignment has changed and road shoulders have been reshaped.
Is the pahiatua track open?
The Pahiatua Track is now OPEN in both directions. Thank you for your patience. Drive safe.
Where does Lewis Pass start?
The Lewis Pass, at the southern end of the Spenser Mountains, leads from the Lewis River (a Waiau tributary) into the Maruia River (which flows into the Buller).
Is Pahiatua Track still closed?
Access will remain open to Pahiatua Track residents, worksites on Pahiatua Track, and emergency services. “While we understand the inconvenience of road closures, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we undertake these essential works.
Who is in charge of Auckland roads?
Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of much of the city’s transport infrastructure, including roads, berms and footpaths, street lights, road signs and bus shelters.
How do I complain to Auckland transport?
Contact us Call 09 355 3553 for Auckland Transport contact centre operating 24 hours, seven days a week.
How do I find my TSL number?
Goods, passenger and vehicle recovery service vehicles must have the TSL label displayed on the windscreen at the bottom of the passenger’s side. For more information on TSL labels visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/tsl. To order your labels phone us on 0800 822 422.
Who is Lewis Pass named after?
Henry Lewis
Lewis Pass and district Lewis Pass (2,836 ft) lies on the main divide at the southern end of the Spenser Mountains, and is named after Henry Lewis (surveyor) who discovered it in the early 1860s. It is drained by the Maruia River to the east and the Lewis River to the west.
What river runs through Lewis Pass?
The pass is the saddle between the valleys of the Maruia River to the northwest and the Lewis River to the southeast. The saddle is located close to the small spa of Maruia Springs….
| Lewis Pass | |
|---|---|
| Location | New Zealand |
| Range | Southern Alps |
| Coordinates | 42°22′47″S 172°24′00″E |
Is the Thompson track open?
The track is currently open – but caution is advised.
Is Mount Messenger open?
Please see the table below for road closure timings. On Thursday 19 May the road over Mt Messenger will be closed from 9am to 5pm to recover the truck that rolled down the bank….10 May 2022, 12:48 PM.
| Timing | Lanes Open/Closed |
|---|---|
| 11:30am to 12:00pm | South bound lane OPEN and North bound lane CLOSED |