Heavy rain has caused slips and surface flooding around the Waikato region this past weekend.
6pm update:
The road will reopen to two lanes between SH25A and McBeth Road South of Hikuai this evening before nightfall.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors have been working hard to clear a large slip here today.
Some further clean up work may be required tomorrow.
Fully open following the successful clearing of a slip. Once contractors were finished here they diverted to a small slip and fallen tree on SH25 north of Coromandel which is now cleared.
Contractors did not get to this site today, prioritising the slip north of Coromandel.
A crew will return tomorrow to clear multiple small slips.
Stop/ Go will be in place tomorrow to clear a small slip on the shoulder which is blocking roadside drainage.
This information updates the traffic bulletin below.
10.41am traffic bulletin:
Due to the adverse weather, potholes are forming in multiple locations. Contractors are monitoring the situation, but in some areas resources will be prioritised to clearing slips and opening roads.
If you must head out, please take extra care and drive to the conditions. Adjust your speed and keep a good following distance to give yourself the best chance of avoiding hazards.
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)
The road is CLOSED between SH25A and McBeth Road South of Hikuai due to a large slip.
Contractors are at the site clearing debris with the aim to have at least one lane open by late afternoon today. A geotech engineer is present to check the slip face during clean up works.
Detour route - Southbound: Right to SH25A to Kopu, left to SH26 to Paeroa, left to SH2 to Waipu, left to SH25 to Whangamata. Northbound in reverse.
Stop/Go in place today to finish the clean-up of small slip.
Stop/Go in place to clear multiple small slips.
Stop/ Go will be in place today or tomorrow to clear a small slip on the shoulder which is blocking roadside drainage.
Works will start here once contractors have cleared SH25 Te Mata to Waikawau.
Significant drop out in the road shoulder. Not currently affecting the road but a geotech engineer will examine the site today following additional movement over the weekend.
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.
