23 July 2012

Little disruption to roading network despite heavy rain

Despite heavy rain that in some parts of Auckland reached 85 millimetres over 24 hours, there was little disruption to the roading network.

Auckland Transport’s communication manager, Wally Thomas, says over the weekend only one road, Falls Road in Warkworth, was closed because of flooding, while Huia Road in Titirangi was closed for three hours after a fallen tree blocked both lanes.

Mr Thomas says that given the heavy rain more road closures could have been anticipated.

“However our contractors were now more adept at taking precautionary measures such as clearing catch pits and stormwater drains to reduce flooding.”

The forecast is for rain to gradually clear today.

About Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) of Auckland Council. It is responsible for all of the region’s transport services (excluding state highways) - from roads and footpaths, to cycling, parking and public transport.

Among its main tasks are:

• To design, build and maintain Auckland’s roads, ferry wharves, cycleways and walkways.
• Co-ordinate road safety and community transport initiatives such as school travel
• Plan and fund bus, train and ferry services across Auckland.

For more information about Auckland Transport go to www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz | Twitter: @akltransport

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