State Highway 2 is closed at the Kaikokopu Bridge at Pukehina due to a 100m stretch of flooding.
While the flooding is not deep – NZ Police have requested the closure due to safety.
There is no timeframe yet for when it will re-open as the river is extremely high and posing a risk.
Detour for both directions is via read Wilson Road, Old Coach Road and Pukehina Station Road.
There are also reports of a large slip on State Highway 33 between Allport Road and Okere Falls. Contractors are en route. Drivers should avoid the area or use SH36.
Driving conditions may be hazardous so please only drive if essential. If you must head out, please take extra care when driving, watch for hazards, adjust your speed and check the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website before heading off for information on which routes are affected by recent bad weather.
Journey Planner(external link)
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Waka Kotahi thanks everyone for their patience and understanding while we work to re-open roads in the region.
