“Given the amount of damage to the road surface from the flood waters and seal repairs needed, we do not anticipate this highway will reopen until Wednesday evening 21 July,” says Tresca Forrester, Journey Manager, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
On other routes people should continue to expect a slower than usual journey as crews work hard to get back to two lanes, repair areas of damage and lift speed restrictions.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience over the coming days and weeks,” says Ms Forrester.
Marlborough District Council information:
- Latest video footage of all the landslides in the Marlborough Sounds (a Facebook account is needed to view these videos).
- Facebook page for updates on local roads in Marlborough.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
- Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
- Facebook: facebook.com/NZTAsouthisland
- Twitter Top of the South: twitter.com/WakaKotahiTotS
- Twitter Canterbury/West Coast: twitter.com/WakaKotahiCWC
- Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
- Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)