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Access to Kaikoura - update after heavy rain
MEDIA RELEASE
9 October 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION
Access to Kaikoura - update after heavy rain over recent weekend, more to come
Heavy rain in Canterbury created several small slips on the two roads into Kaikoura yesterday and today (Monday), with State Highway 1 south via Cheviot, closed this morning.
“State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura reopened after 11am today, however drivers should expect delays in this area as several crews are on the road through the Hundalees north of Parnassus as well as between Oaro and Kaikoura clearing rocks, small slips, and debris,” says North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery alliance Journey Manager Tresca Forrester.
The highway south of
Kaikoura would be closing tonight at 7 pm between Goose Bay
and Peketa as per usual open hours ie Friday through to
Mondaydaytime only.
“The Kaikoura inland road, Route 70
between Waiau and Kaikoura, has remained open, although
loose rocks and small slips are also being worked on by
crews through this area,” she says.
“We’re working hard to keep both roads open and access into Kaikoura overnight and throughout the next few days.” she says.
Forecast heavy rain continues until
Wednesday
“Both routes into Kaikoura remain
fragile and subject to weather conditions. We have crews on
around the clock,” says Ms Forrester.
Kaikoura State Highway 1 south closes tonight for three days scheduled planned works, and crews will be keeping the Inland Route 70 open as much as possible.
“If you’re travelling to Kaikoura over the next few days, please drive to the conditions, expect delays and make sure you’re aware of the road conditions before you go.”
How to stay up to
date:
• The key traffic and travel source
which provides up-to-date information on weather and road
conditions is www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• Important information is also shared via the
Transport Agency’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts
listed here https://www.nzta.govt.nz/contact-us/connect-with-us/
• Drivers
can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to
the call centre team for traffic and travel
information.
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