WEATHER ISSUES IN THE SOUTH ISLAND
Transporting New Zealand have reported the following earlier today. Please be aware of potential network delays as a result.
Update 4:40pm: All inter-island network to Christchurch has been delayed due to road closures. This will result in a 24hr delay in delivery at this stage.
The Marlborough network has been particularly affected by the heavy rain:
SH1 Blenheim to Seddon – closed due to flooding.
SH63 Renwick to St Arnaud – closed due to flooding. FH Nelson team managing the road closure at the St Arnaud end.
SH6 near Okaramio, ie between Renwick and Rai Valley, is down to one lane but expected to close. We are sending a traffic management team to Rai Valley to assist the Marlborough NOC with a soft road closure.
Nelson Tasman State Highway network:
SH60 Takaka Hill has experienced a couple of slips, but they’ve either been cleared or are back behind the white edge line.
SH60 Riwaka, near the Riwaka- Kaiteriteri Road and Sandy Bay-Marahau Road intersections – surface flooding, caution is advised.
SH6 RS 150 southern side of Spooner’s Saddle – minor slips on the shoulder.
Surface flooding at the following locations, permanent or temporary signs in place, caution is advised:
SH6 Main Road Hope
SH6 RS170 near Quinney’s Bush
SH60 Appleby
Please check NZTA’s traffic map for updates on the status of the State Highway network: