Fords Update - 10 September 2025

Fords can be closed at any time for a number of reasons. Any closures will be well sign-posted and alternative routes will be available. Click for the latest update.

You can find an online map showing the ford and road closures here.

Road NameOpen/Closed/CautionDate Opened / Closed
Washpen RoadClosed01/05/2025
Perhams Road (a)Closed01/05/2025
Perhams Road (b)Open14/11/2023
Woodside Road (off Ram Paddock Rd)Closed01/05/2025
New Road (a)Open14/11/2023
New Road (b)Open14/11/2023
Raineys RoadClosed29/10/2024
McGraths RoadClosed29/10/2024
Island RoadOpen01/09/2025
Bush RoadOpen14/11/2023
Browns RoadClosed19/06/2024
Burnt Hill Road (Eyre River)Closed17/03/2025
Warren Road (Eyre River)Closed19/03/2025
Steffens Road (Eyre River)Closed19/03/2025
Wolffs Road (Eyre River)Open09/09/2025
Pesters Road (Eyre River)Open09/09/2025
Downs Road (Eyre River)Open09/09/2025
Browns Road (Eyre River)Open09/09/2025
Two Chain Road (Eyre River)Closed22/04/2025
Gary River Road (Gary River)Closed29/05/2021
Okuku Pass Road (Okuku River)Closed29/05/2021
Taffes GlenClosed01/05/2025
Carboys Road (Makerikeri River)Closed01/05/2025
Henrys Ford Road (Makerikeri River)Closed01/05/2025
Broad Road (off Duffs Rd)Closed01/05/2025
Rangiora Leithfield RoadOpen09/09/2025

Not all of the Fords above have signs installed to advise of closure. If the Ford has no signs you should treat with extreme caution and use another route.