4y Author Transport for Christchurch SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:50 PM UPDATE The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. Download The Halifax Harbour Bridges App to receive real time bridge closure updates. The cost is 30 cents per message. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. Waimakariri District The Diversion Bridge on South Eyre Rd, Harewood Rd Bridge and Poyntzs Rd Bridge will be inspected by bridge engineers at first light on Monday to determine if they. Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori m te Manapori (C4LD) chairs Manawatu Mayor Helen Worboys and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon have welcomed today's announcement of the National Party's policy for water reform by Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon. Packs to help South Canty winter driving safety; Matariki Holiday Arrangements 2022; Group launched to make city centre fit for future; Government funding supports campsite developments; Updated visitor strategy to drive growth of multi-million dollar sector; Upgrade of Emergency . A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died. The MetService has officially extended the rare Red Warning for heavy rain for Canterbury. Additional: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. My Journeys Journey Planner; Traffic and travel information . Tolls, roads and rail. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its website. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. One hundred and thirty-three people were evacuated there. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. Slips and floodwaters around Canterbury are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. Parts of Akaroa township are experiencing severe flooding. Lower Styx Road, from Spencerville to Harbour Road. Several roads and state highways across Canterbury are closed as widespread flooding and wild weather lash the region. Footer. Our crews are working to ensure our stormwater network is working effectively as possible and are actively managing the outfalls at Sumner and Southshore to minimise any flooding.. Parts of Banks Peninsula have received close to 100mm. "We've lost three bridges at this stage - that we're aware of.". Numerous roads have been closed across Canterbury due to widespread flooding. Please call 03 307 7700 if you need help. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway project. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. To recap, the following the roads are closed due to flooding and are likely to remain closed overnight. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. Sparks Road is now one way at its intersection with Henderson Road. Of the 70 permanent residents he suspected some would choose to stay behind in spite of the evacuation notice. Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. DESIGNED AND POWERED BY PAGEMASTERS PUBLISH. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. Closure points are at Claytons Road (Fairlie end) and Earl Road (Geraldine end). If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. Rather than call a drainlayer or plumber we suggest waiting for the floodwaters to recede as it is likely the problem will resolve itself. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. "If you're being asked to move, please do so. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. Flooding has forced the closure of the following roads: Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday. Halifax Bound light volumes. With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. 31 May - 4:07 pm Tonight's high tide High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. Traffic info. Visit our offices. This is particularly critical around Duvauchelle. North over Waimakariri Bridge, Nthn Mwy. UPDATED 1.15PM Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. All flood water must be assumed to be contaminated, contact and ingestion could make you sick, so please avoid where possible. What follows is a list of projects taking place that will require full or lane closures for the summer and fall 2021. Slips and floodwaters are disrupting travel, making some roads impassable and "possibly isolating communities". All rights reserved. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. Also, try and avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. Others would decide this morning. The Waimakariri Gorge is a spectacular fishing venue that offers top class salmon and trout fishing with the best months being from late February to late April. Main details Thu 1 Dec 2022 1:44 PM Location Waimakariri River @ Bealey Bridge lookout View with Google Maps Region Selwyn District County Canterbury New Zealand Additional details People Owner Becky Turley Other participating eBirders Jane Stavert Checklist version by Jane Stavert Merryl Edelstein Checklist version by Merryl Edelstein Contacts Two Civil Defence welfare centres have been set up in Geraldine at St Andrew's Hall and the Geraldine High School library. "Please avoid travelling through south and mid-Canterbury and postpone your trips wherever possible on all these routes," says Tresca Forrester, journey manager for Waka Kotahi. Fire and Emergency personnel were assisting with the evacuations. The opening of the lake will not result in an immediate reduction in flood levels in Little River but it will ensure the situation does not get any worse. Richardson Terrace, from Opawa Road to Mackenzie Avenue. Avondale Rd - New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, New Brighton Rd - Bower Ave to Pages Rd / Hawke St. Melcombe St, between SH1 and Buckleys Tce. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street, is now closed due to flooding. Tidal port for Waimakariri is Lyttelton, New Zealand - 14.54km away. Rangiora looking East. It is expected that the bridge will be reopened by the end of the week, once the water level subsides and the structure can be checked. The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Otherwise call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 325-4411. And, despite parts of the region being already drenched by up to 300mm of rain, MetService warned that more bad weather was on the way and the situation could get worse before it got better. 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Rainfall rates are currently 6 to 10mm/hour over much of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills (including the Heathcote River catchment), and 3 to 6mm/hour in other areas. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Tuam and Lichfield Streets, has been reduced to one lane because of a sinkhole. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. Copyright Star Media Network 2019. Schools would also remain closed until further notice. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". Christchurch. "The new timber is currently being cut to size to match the existing posts and replace the damaged railing on the bridge," said council's city streets maintenance manager Steve Guy. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. Also, try to avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. All regions. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. If people want to report problems in their area, please call our Contact Centre on 941-8999, Mr Drennan says. Please note the Tram Road on-ramp will be closed from around 7am to 6pm on 2 and 3 November. Due to the amount of rain that has fallen, we do expect to see potholes appearing in some of our roads over the coming days. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. SH1 Temuka remains closed with the closure now from Donald St to Lynnford Rd in Hinds. Residents are reminded by the council not to drive around to see the flooding as it will hamper crews working to fix any problems. Today Wednesday, 1 st of March of 2023, the sun rose in Waimakariri River at 7:05:55 am and sunset will be at 8:15:58 pm. . They will be going door-to-door in the worst affected areas, seeing if people need any assistance. See how the rain has built up in Canterbury since Saturday. We will be gradually releasing the water stored in them. NZTA warned people to . Mount Thomas Road, Mertons Road and Oxford Road residents can now return to their homes. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. Woolley Street, from Avondale Road to Waratah Street. Continue to check on neighbours and vulnerable people near where you live as long as the disruption caused by the weather lasts. The Waimakariri River Regional Plan (PDF File, 5.35MB) - incorporating Change 1 - is operative. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. Severe flooding is also expected to be affecting other roads and motorists should take extreme care. Waimakariri District, Selwyn District Region Canterbury Region Legal description Legal Road and Crown Land (under action), Canterbury Land District Links open/close Former use Transport - Bridge/ Viaduct Additional information open/close Construction Dates Original Construction 1877 - Other Information Waka Kotahi spokeswoman Tresca Forrester said engineers were out assessing damage. Hulverston Drive, from Avondale Road to Orrick Crescent. Kriegsanleihe! Red Warning runs to 3pm today, the end is in sight! There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. This is causing traffic to back up to Lineside Rd on SH 1. Peak hourly rainfall rates of 10mm to 15mm per hour are on the cards about the High Country and foothills. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday.We will return to collect the bins tomorrow, Wednesday 2 June, for those properties on the following streets that did not have their bins emptied:Clarendon Tce,Sheldon St,Richardson Tce, Tavender St, Hunter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. The Hernando de Soto Bridge on Interstate 40 in Memphis, Tennessee, was shut down Tuesday and will be closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department. The Ashley River stopbank is also at risk of failure and Fernside residents between Mt Thomas Rd, Oxford Rd and Merton Rd should evacuate immediately. More details. Another 100 people living near the Ashley River, near another risky stopbank, have also left their homes. Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. The Canterbury District Health Board has provided the following advice for those in flood-affected areas. SH8 at Cricklewood Stream has one lane flooded, caution required. One lane on Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace, has been closed due to flooding. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection. Roger Harper captured this photo showing the damage to a bridge over the Waihi River at Winchester. The closure of the le-aux-Tourtes bridge has resulted in delays and detours in Montreal's West Island. Those people had stayed with friends of family, while others had hunkered down at Hakatere Marae. During the contraflow, there will be a 60 km/h speed limit in place on the bridge. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. This is due to weather conditions and to avoid bins blowing over with potential high winds overnight. 30/05/2021. Situated 40 minutes north of Christchurch, the Waimakariri District is the perfect playground for all things outdoor. Driver licences. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. This is our last update for today, Monday 31 May, unless the situation changes significantly overnight. The work should take about a week to complete but will mostly take place near the riverbed, meaning it will be dependent on weather and river conditions. Ashley Bridge at Rangiora Re-Opened for Light Traffic 29 June 2013 The Ashley Bridge at Cones Road between Rangiora and Ashley has been reopened to traffic today. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. Hunter Terrace is closed, from Malcolm Avenue. Earlier we were discharging from Wigram Basin but we have now stopped this. Eastern Terrace, from Malcolm Street to Tennyson Avenue. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. Those in low-lying areas were told to leave immediately, and go to higher ground. Image shows rainfall accumulation in mm since 1am Saturday in MetService and ECAN rain gauges. Cumnor Terrace, from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. The tidal prediction for Waimakariri is just that, a well educated guess based on years of observed data. Follow latest updates here: Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd (Route 72), between Forks Rd and Pudding Hill Rd. Mt Hutt Station Rd, between SH77 and SH77. Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. Motorists travelling northbound towards Kaiapoi will be able to use the bridge. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. Kellands Hill Rd from Pages Rd to Washdyke Flat Rd due to flooding and a vehicle crash. 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Resident Robby Hyde, who lives in the Upper Huts, said the river was expected to rise up the huts yesterday afternoon. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that: Severe flooding is affecting the following roads: These roads are still open at this stage but extreme care is needed if you are driving on them. The Mid Canterbury 4x4 park south of the forest will be closed to the public for a short period during the harvest. The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. Weather - Canterbury flooding: Christchurch roads closed, high tide warnings - NZ Herald, Wild weather explained: The science of the Canterbury storm causing havoc - NZ Herald. It also means all of the regions resources are available, and we dont have to worry about territorial boundaries, she said. Ford Road, from Opawa Road to Newbery Road. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. Mariners who cannot navigate under the east truss (Kitsap County side) can request a Hood Canal Bridge draw span opening by calling (360) 779-3233. Affected residents have been told stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. Evacuating residents were asked to secure their homes, turn off power, water and gas, and take enough medicines and personal items for two to three nights. "With a declaration in place we will be better placed to manage road closures which are expected across the district throughout today, especially if the state highway network is affected," Selwyn Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall said. If you need to see a GP and have trouble getting there, phone them for advice. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Due to the State of Emergency and the king tides, He Puna Taimoana is closed today. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Due to surface flooding, only emergency travel should be undertaken. Avonside Drive, from Wainoni Road to Torlesse Street. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. A further 30mm to 50mm of rain is also forecast on top of what has already fallen further east about the Plains and coast. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. Thompsons Track, From Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd. Lees Valley Rd is cut off as water washes over the road. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. Please exercise caution and drive to the conditions. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. Vehicles. Forth Road Bridge A90. Army personnel from Burnham Camp have been deployed to Ashburton to assist with potential evacuations caused by the flooding in the region. Engineers are assessing the two Kowai River bridges and Porter River bridge approaches on SH73 today, and there is a lot of river shingle covering this highway which needs to be shifted before it can reopen, Forrester said. Stuff.co.nz - Stuff "I think it's pretty obvious if four people have . There are $6,000 worth of prizes to be won. Winslow Rd, between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd. It comes as a region-wide state of emergency has been declared as rain continues to pound Canterbury - amid fears thousands of homes may need to be evacuated. ^EH pic.twitter.com/RwgaTYG4Sv. "We encourage anyone who has the time and capacity to support the clean up efforts to join us - everyone is welcome to lend a helping hand.. If you need to report a problem in your area please call our Contact Centre on 941-8999, or it if is an emergency, call 111. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. However, there is still flooding and slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula so anyone travelling in that area should exercise extreme care. "Once the bridge lanes are complete, the surfacing crews will move to the State Highway 1 lanes north and south of the Waimakariri Bridge.". From midday to midnight, we are expecting another 50 to 80mm of rain for the southern parts of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills, with much of this before 8pm. In conjunction with the work above, repairs are also being undertaken on the SH1 Waimakariri River bridges, which will require the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp overnight between 8pm and 5am, from the 29 th Jan to 10 th Feb. Further works will be done next week at Bellgrove subdivision, with stop/go in place along Kippenberger Ave as needed. State Highway 75 is now closed from Barry's Bay to Birdlings Flat. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace. Evacuees can go to friends or family or to the Temuka Civil Defence Centre - Alpine Energy Stadium situated in the Temuka Domain or the Geraldine Civil Defence Centre situated at Geraldine High School. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. "The technology had changed over time along with design requirements," CNC manager James Harrison tells Contractor. No matter the condition of a traffic signal, you should always observe cross streets and other drivers to make sure you can proceed safely. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. The Harewood Rd Bridge where it crosses the Eyre River. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. Chair of the Joint Committee, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, made the declaration at 4:45pm, extending the state of emergency across Canterbury, following local declarations of emergency in the Timaru, Ashburton and Selwyn districts. 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