Emergency Information and Road Closures

This page gives the latest news about local emergencies including any disruptions on roads and other transport routes.

Current emergencies

There is currently no emergency in the Palmerston North area.

During an emergency event we'll post information here.

Listen to your local radio

In an emergency please listen to your local radio station for information, news and advice on what to do.

Radio Stations to tune in to during an emergency are:

Newstalk ZB Manawatu	927 AM
Classic Hits	97.8 FM
More FM	92.2 FM
Access Manawatu	999 AM

Which roads are closed in Palmerston North area?

The table below shows roads and transport routes that are restricted or closed.

Road	Date	Time	Reason for Road Closure/Restriction
Colemall Mall	Every Sunday	06.00am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic due to Road being CLOSED for Farmer Market each Sunday
46 Featherston Street, 847 Main Street, 15 Liverpool Street, 1 Newbury Avenue, 218 Ruahine Street, 145 Featherston Street	20/06/10 to 30/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to the installation telecommunication facilities at these addresses
College Street ( Botanical Road to Kingston Street)	28/06/10 to 15/10/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to upgrade of water main in the road
Vivian Street, Owen Street, Regent Street and Sydney Street	12/07/10 to 22/10/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to the upgrade of water main in the area
College Street	12/07/10 to 08/10/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to the upgrade of water main in the area
West Street	02/08/10 to 30/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to ducting being laid in street and replacement vehicle crossing being installed
Corner Oxford Street and Wyndham Street Ashhurst	08/08/10 to 10/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic due to repairs being carried out on damaged chamber
Stanley Avenue	16/08/10 to 17/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to water main renewal being carried out in the street
328 Ferguson Street	16/08/10 to 10/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to footpath due to installation of transformer on property
Nairn Crescent	21/08/10 to 13/09/10	7.30am to 5.30 pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to test holes being drilled to locate services
College Street Between Kingston Street and Austin Place	23/08/10 to 30/09/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to upgrade of water main in the area
Gloucester Street	23/08/10 to 04/10/10	7.30am to 5.30pm	Disruption to traffic and footpath due to replacement of kerb and channel in the street as well as footpath and vehicle crossing upgrades