Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises Beach Hop attendees to drive with caution around the Coromandel Peninsula.
Many locations on the Coromandel network are compromised and vulnerable following the storm events this year and drivers need to be aware that the roads are not back to usual.
Road users should be prepared for disruption and delays at one lane bridges and repair sites and expect unsealed surfaces. It is vital to drive to the road conditions to avoid damage to vehicles from loose chip.
State Highway 25 is currently open under stop/go for light vehicles only between Hikuai and Opoutere due to a major underslip. By ‘light vehicles’ we mean vehicles weighing under 6 tonne when they’re loaded.
We recognise how important it is for communities, businesses and visitors alike to keep the entire SH25 corridor open and are working hard to minimise disruption.
Remember road conditions can change without much notice so travellers coming to the Beach Hop event are advised to check www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz(external link) and tcdc.govt.nz/roads(external link) for the latest.
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