The Coromandel remains largely isolated again this evening with all major arterial roads still closed, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said.
Waka Kotahi contractors have worked tirelessly all day to clear slips and open up everything they can around the peninsula.
The weather forecast for the next three days shows settled weather which will help the clean-up efforts.
The Karangahake Gorge remains closed and won’t reopen today. State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range has now opened.
Update on Closures in Coromandel and East Waikato as of 6pm
SH25 Kopu to Thames: OPEN
SH25 Thames to Tapu: CLOSED
Due to numerous slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation and debris, the road is closed between Tararu and Ruamahanga Bay.
One lane will be open to emergency services from Tararu to Whakatete Bay by tonight.
There is a slip on SH25 immediately north of Otuturu Crescent at Ruamahanga Bay so there is no access to Tapu from this side.
SH25 Tapu to Coromandel: OPEN
There is a significant area of cracking on the road between the Kereta Hill / Manaia lookout. The Manaia township and has been inspected by a geotechnical engineer. Waka Kotahi contractors will reduce the road width at this location to help to safeguard the stability of the road once traffic management resources can be brought up the coast.
Cracking has also been identified immediately south of the Te Kouma Road intersection with SH25 and this is being reviewed by a geotechnical engineer this evening.
Due to numerous slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation and debris on the road, extreme caution is advised on the rest of this section of SH25.
Coromandel to Te Rerenga OPEN – essential travel only
This route is compromised due to numerous slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation and debris on the road, extreme caution is advised.
SH25 Te Rerenga to Kūaotunu: CLOSED
Fully closed due to major slips between Matarangi Road and Kūaotunu.
SH25 Kūaotunu to Whitianga: OPEN – essential travel only
The route is compromised due to numerous slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation and debris on the road. Extreme caution is advised.
SH25 Whitianga to Tairua: OPEN – essential travel only
Due to numerous slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation and debris on the road, extreme caution is advised on the rest of this section of SH25.
SH25 Tairua to Hikuai: CLOSED
Fully closed between Tairua and Hikuai due to flooding. Water is receding so the road may be passable to light vehicles by dark.
SH25 Hikuai to Whangamata: CLOSED
Fully closed due to major slips between Hikuai and Onemana.
Onemana can be accessed from Whangamata.
SH25 Whangamata to Waihi: OPEN
Due to small slips, surface flooding, fallen vegetation, and debris on the road, extreme caution is advised on the rest of this section of SH25.
SH25A: FULLY CLOSED
Existing slip.
One lane has been opened through a large slip that was blocking both lanes immediately east of Kopu but the slip material remains mobile so this section of the road could close again without notice.
SH2 Mangatarata to Te Poi: OPEN
SH2 Paeroa to Waihi inc. Karangahake Gorge: CLOSED
The SH2 Karangahake Gorge remains closed due to numerous small slips, fallen trees, surface flooding and debris on the road.
It will not reopen today but is expected to reopen tomorrow, 15 February, as soon as work is complete, and it is safe to do so.
SH2 Waihi to Athenree Gorge: OPEN
SH26 Morrinsville to Te Aroha: OPEN
SH26 Te Aroha to Paeroa-Tahuna Road: OPEN
SH26 Paeroa-Tahuna Road to Paeroa: CLOSED
Likely to reopen before nightfall when flood gates at Paeroa can be reopened.
SH26 Paeroa to Kopu: OPE
Priority give-way operating at Hikutaia due to a slip.
Flooding on the lanes of SH26 at Komata.
Due to surface flooding and debris on the road, caution is advised on the rest of this section of SH26.
SH29 Kaimai Ranges: OPEN
The situation can change rapidly- check the latest weather conditions with MetService, and consult Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for the most up to date information on road closures.
