20 November 2016 – 9.00pm

Controlled access of the inland road (Kaikoura Emergency Access Road)

The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group are arranging access for residents and essential vehicles to the inland Kaikoura Emergency Access Road (State Highway 70).

At this stage access is only available from the Waiau end.

Access Conditions:

Cancellations or changes to this procedure could occur due to:

• Weather

• Geotechnical Hazards (eg landslides or aftershocks)

• Blockage due to breakdown

There will be no other civilian movements on this route regardless of permits that may have already been issued.

The road is only open on a controlled access basis to:

• Residents of the inland route

• New Zealand Defence Force

• Road and power repair contractors

Vehicle requirements:

• 4 Wheel drive vehicles only

• Heavy vehicles up to Class 1

• No Towing

For resident enquiries or utility enquiries please call 021 355 296 between 0700 (7am) and 1900 (7pm).

We hope to repeat a similar programme on Tuesday.

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