Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of the emergency overnight closure of a section of SH35 due to surface flooding caused by today’s heavy rain in the region.
The road is closed from Parkinson Street at Tolaga Bay to Waiomatatini Road, Ruatoria. Surface flooding is affecting the highway in several locations, making travel unsafe until water levels recede.
Contractors will be onsite evaluating the highway at first light on Saturday (12 November), and the road will be re-opened as soon as it is safe for people to use.
Waka Kotahi is advising people to avoid any non-essential travel in the area.
