State Highway 3 reopens through Awakino Gorge after flooding

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 2:31pm

In this story MetService, NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 3 has reopened through the Awakino Gorge following heavy rain and flooding. The road north of New Plymouth had previously closed between Mokau and Mahoenui, with stop/go traffic management implemented to manage delays.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 15 Oct, 1:45pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 45 minutes

RNZThu 15 Oct, 1:45pm

Heavy rain causes flooding in Awakino Gorge (opens in new tab)
The PostThu 15 Oct, 2:31pm

Awakino Gorge reopens following heavy rain, flooding (opens in new tab)