Motorists in the Waikato are advised to check
the NZTA website for current closure updates before setting
out.
SH25 South of Thames is closed due to flooding and it
is expected to an hour at least before levels drop. Slips
have closed the coast road to the north of the
township.
Slips are also being worked on on the Raglan
Road and to both the north and south of Whitianga.
Police
repeat their advice to delay all but essential
travel.
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