This guide explains how to use the Route Selection tool within a Network Update Request in NHVR Go. It shows you how to select all road segments between two points on the map for long stretches of road, refine the route by dragging the proposed line, and then apply approved, conditional or restricted access, or remove segments from the network. It also explains how to adjust the final route and manage individual segments once the route has been selected.

NHVR Go (NHVR Portal) account with Road Manager access.

Access to Access management in NHVR Go.

An open Network Update Request for the network you want to change (the network must be in Edit mode).

Date of last review: [17 02 2026]

1. In NHVR Go, open the relevant network and create or open a Network Update Request so the network is in Edit mode.

2. Locate the network management tools panel and select the Route Selection tool. This tool is designed for selecting segments between two points on a map.

3. Position the map at the start of the section of road you want to change and place the ‘A’ marker at your starting point.

4. Move or scroll the map to the end of the section you want to change and place the ‘B’ marker at the ending point. All segments between the A and B points are included in the proposed route.

5. Review the blue line that appears between A and B. This line shows the proposed route selection. If the blue line follows the wrong road at any point, drag the blue line to the correct road segment to adjust the path.

6. When you are satisfied that the blue line follows the correct route, choose Select Segments. This finalises the route and selects all the segments along that path.

7. Once the route has been selected, use the + and − tools if you need to add or remove individual segments from the route. This lets you fine-tune the selection where necessary.

8. Right click on any of the selected segments to open the context menu used by all Network Management tools.

9. In the context menu, choose the action you need for the selected segments:

a) Approve – grant access and add the segments to the network.

b) Add a Condition – apply a conditional access setting.

c) Restrict – apply a restricted access setting.

d) Remove – remove the segments from the network.
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10. As you apply changes, monitor the cumulative number of segments and kilometres included in the Network Update Request in the left-hand column to understand the scale of your proposed change.

The Route Selection tool is ideal for long, continuous roads where placing an A and B point is faster than selecting many individual segments.

If the blue line deviates from the intended road, drag it to the correct road before choosing Select Segments. This helps avoid accidentally including side streets or parallel roads.

After selecting the route, use the + and − tools to include or exclude specific segments at the start, end or along the route without having to redraw the entire path.

All Network Management tools use left click to select segments and right click to open the context menu. If you do not see the access options, check that you have right clicked on a selected segment.

Remember that all changes proposed with the Route Selection tool are part of the Network Update Request and will be reviewed by the NHVR Access Policy team to ensure they do not contravene safety or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

Check your organisation’s internal guidance for how to document long-route changes (for example naming conventions, justification and mapping references).

If the Route Selection tool does not behave as expected or you cannot adjust the blue line, contact the NHVR using your usual support channels.