Manuwatū -Whanganui 

State Highway 3 Rangitikei Line, Newbury: Road maintenance works

From Monday 31 March for the duration of 8 days (weather permitting), road maintenance preparation and drainage improvement works will start on State Highway 3 (SH3), Newbury, north of Aranui Road.

Work is scheduled to start on Monday 31 March 2025 and end on Wednesday 9 April, with crews working on site between 9am and 3pm each day. During work hours, SH3 will be reduced to one lane with stop/go in place, and delays of up to 10 minutes are expected. This section of road will also be under a temporary speed limit of 30km/h outside of work hours.

The purpose of this work is to prepare this section of road for a road rebuild within the next 12 months.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important road renewal work. We know that a well-maintained state highway network promotes safety and improves options for moving people and freight.