Bridge weight limits and speed restrictions

NZTA administers use of the Far North's network by 50 MAX vehicles. You can view NZTA’s 50 MAX information online, including a map showing bridges that 50 MAX vehicles are not permitted to cross.

Vehicles exceeding the weight limits in the VDAM Rules are not allowed to cross any Far North bridges unless an Overweight Permit is obtained in advance. To request an Overweight Permit, contact Council's Bridge Engineer, via Opus International Consultants on 09 430 1700. There is a fee for the situation to be evaluated.

If an operator damages a bridge while crossing or considers that a bridge is unsafe to use, please report this by phoning 0800 920 029 (24 hours). Ensure the Customer Services Officer knows that this is emergency works so they can contact the contractor and ensure an immediate response.

Far North bridges are part of a continual improvement programme under our Bridge Improvement Strategy. There is a cost involved in assessing all our bridges. Until they have been assessed it is our responsibility to err on the side of caution and allocate weight limits. If a bridge that has not been assessed is critical to an operator’s activity, we are willing to work with operators on a case-by-case basis.