Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has been undertaking geotechnical assessments in a number of areas where there have been slips onto the road and underneath the road.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors have been working to re-open access across the motu today, although wet weather is set to continue and a number of state highways remain closed.
While significant progress has been made overnight to fix damage and reopen roads across the North Island, relentless rain has caused additional slips, forcing more closures.
While our crews have been working tirelessly to clear flooding and debris from roads across the motu, a number of slips overnight have forced additional road closures.
Heavy rain is continuing to affect the state highway network in Auckland and Northland and people are advised to take extra care on the roads and avoid travel where possible.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week.
With rain forecast for much of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region over Auckland Anniversary weekend, road users are being asked to plan ahead to ensure they can make the most of their holiday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 3 February 2023.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a strong wind watch is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, with winds gusting 40-50km/h, strengthening this evening to 50-60km/h.
Works are currently underway at St Leonards, SH88 to Port Chalmers, to improve highway safety and create a safe access to the new shared path which will connect the St Leonards community.