The Thames Coast Rd at Ruamahanga Bay remains closed on Thursday morning due to a large slip blocking the road after heavy rain during Cyclone Hale this week.
Waka Kotahi NZTA says the coast road between Te Puru and Tapu will remain closed until further notice because of the slip, and advises motorists to avoid the route or delay their journey if possible.
Meanwhile, State Highway 25 between Coromandel to Te Rerenga has re-opened, with a temporary speed restriction of 30km/h in place.
State Highway 25a between Hikuai and Kōpū is now open after a large slip blocked both lanes.
Thames Coromandel District Council reports most council have now reopened after the storm, but advises extra care on the roads today.
“We’re making good progress in clearing and reopening roads after Cyclone Hale. Most roads have now reopened. Some significant slips may take more time to clear. Further tree falls and slips may occur due to waterlogged ground.”
Roads latest Thursday 12 January
8.25 Update
– Wentworth Valley Road is now open.
8.10 Update
– Kennedy Bay Rd is now closed for further repairs. Estimated opening is before the end of the day.
Ongoing closures
– Colville Rd remains closed 6km from Driving Creek Rd just past Koputauaki Bay due to ongoing over slips. Two crews will be working to get this opened today.
– Port Jackson Rd remains closed due to treefall.
6am update
RE-OPENED ROADS
– Kennedy Bay Rd is now open. Please note it is likely that the road will need to be closed again on the morning of Thursday 12 January at about 8am for a short period to finish works. We will keep you updated.
– The 309 Rd is now open after a great effort by the crew to get this slip cleared.
– Hot Water Beach Rd is now open.
– Hikuai Settlement Rd is now open.
– Otamakite Rd, Pūriri is open.
– Kauaeranga Valley Rd is open.
ROAD CLOSURES
– Port Jackson Rd remains closed due to treefall.
– Colville Rd remains closed 6km from Driving Creek Rd just past Koputauaki Bay due to an ongoing slip. The large tree blocking the road at 12km just past Amodeo Bay has been cleared.
– Wentworth Valley Rd remains closed due to flooding at the ford.
Check Waka Kotahi’s website https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic for updates to State Highway conditions.
