What this guide does
This guide explains how to use the Data Import Tool to change access status for roads already on a network.
This guide covers bulk changes between approved, conditional and restricted access for existing segments.
This guide is useful when a policy or assessment change affects a large number of roads at once.
Prerequisites
NHVR Portal (NHVR Go) account with Road Manager access.
Access to Network Management and the relevant network.
Permission to create or edit a Network Update Request (NUR).
Roads you want to update are already on the network and have approved, conditional or restricted status.
Date of last review
Date of last review: [03 03 2026]
Step-by-step instructions
Open NHVR Go in your browser and log in with your Road Manager account.
From the menu, select Access management, then select Vehicle networks so the Vehicle Networks table is displayed.
Locate the relevant network and create a Network Update Request (NUR) or open an existing NUR. Click Save Draft. Be sure not to submit the NUR as the select Import network segments option will not appear.
4. Click the three dots (⋯) alongside the NUR number and select Import Segments.
5. Choose to upload using a template and download the template file.
6. Open the template in Excel and locate the scenario Change Access Status for Roads Currently On Network.
7. Complete the template with:
a) The segments that should be included, ensuring they are currently on the network.
b) The new access status for each (for example changing approved roads to conditional, or conditional roads to restricted).
c) Any required condition or restriction text, where applicable.
8. Save the completed template as a CSV.
9. Upload the template into the Data Import Tool by dragging and dropping the file.
10. Let the system validate the data. Correct any invalid entries highlighted and re-upload if necessary.
11. When the file passes validation, click Import Data. The system will select roads that match your scenario (approved, conditional or restricted) and change their access status according to your instructions.
12. After import completion, return to the NUR and confirm that the updated access statuses are correct on the affected segments.
Tips and common issues
Use this scenario specifically for access changes (approved, conditional, restricted), not for adding or removing segments.
If you are implementing a wide policy change (for example following a bridge assessment), plan your template carefully and keep a copy as a record.
If some roads do not change as expected, check whether they met the original status criteria referenced in your template.
Where to get help
Consult your internal engineering or policy team to confirm which roads should change access status before importing.
Contact the NHVR Network Management or Spatial support team for support if you are unsure how to structure the template for complex changes.