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Road closures

Posted on 15 November, 2016

Minister of transport, Simon Bridges has stated that it could take several months to get State Highway One back up and running again. Initial work is underway getting the old SH70, better known as the inland Kaikoura route, fixed to act as a temporary connection to get supplies into the town. On the northern end of SH1, on Coast Road, a small section of the route began operating again as of 10am this morning and will continue to operate under a single lane stop/go closure through to at least 4pm this afternoon. Pukerua Bay to Plimmerton is currently down to one lane in both directions due to a slip. Because of the size of the slip, this temporary traffic management is likely to be in place until at least Friday. It is also recommended that motorists do not use Airlie Road as an alternative route. Meanwhile, in the north island, while most roads have been reopened, the NZTA is advising motorists to factor in longer travel times in and around Wellington and Kapiti as some routes are reduced to one lane. State Highway 58 from State Highway 2 to Paremata is open to Hutt-bound motorists. For Porirua-bound motorists, the road is open to Postgate Drive where a diversion is in place to the Whitford Brown traffic lights. The section between Postgate Drive and Paremata roundabout westbound is closed due to slips. At Judgeford golf course a stop/go closure is in place and people should expect delays.  State Highway 58 is currently not suitable for heavy vehicles and until further notice they should use the State Highway 2/1 route. Local roads including Grays Road and Paekakariki Hill Road remain closed. “Some parts of the network have suffered significant damage and will require further assessment to identify permanent repairs, and motorists may continue to experience delays to the journeys,” Mark Owen, Regional Performance Manager, NZ Transport Agency says. To donate to those in need, click: here.