Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking people to do their part to help keep traffic flowing between Napier and Hastings by thinking twice about whether they really need to travel, with load testing closing Waitangi bridge on State Highway 51 from 10am to 3pm tomorrow.
Waka Kotahi contractors continue to work hard to reopen state highways and reconnect communities across the Tairāwhiti region, despite the heavy rainfall earlier this week.
In a controlled opening, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will re-open SH1 at the Brynderwyn Hills for northbound vehicles only from 8am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1 March).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is calling for some public feedback around the possible installation of an intersection speed zone at Junction Street and SH3 in New Plymouth.
State Highway 25 between the townships of Kuaotunu and Whitianga has now reopened, after multiple slips along the stretch of road following Friday’s heavy rain.
As the heavy rain has continued today around Hawke’s Bay, we’re urging road users to expect the unexpected – the possibility for more silt, debris and slips.
After unprecedented rain fell in Mangawhai overnight, our crews have been out at first light to assess the damage. Our priority remains opening the roads safely and quickly.