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Weather, water and road updates #25 4pm
Weather, water and road updates #25 4pm
Thames Coromandel
District Council
Unfortunately, we are continuing to
experience water pressure issues in Hikutaia, around
Matatoki, Pururi and Omahu Valley. A water tanker is outside
Pururi Pub for those who want to come and collect water.
Some people may get water and some may not, unfortunately it
will be patchy across the network. At this stage, there is
no estimate of restored service, we will send out updates as
soon as they come available. We apologies for the
inconvenience.
State Highway roads CLOSED
State Highway 25 Whangamata Bypass: The road is closed because of multiple large slips. There is a detour through Whangamata town.
State Highway roads OPEN
State Highway 25 Whangamata to Waihi (Whiritoa): open
State Highway 25 Whangamata to Tairua: open
State Highway 25 Opoutere Road: open
State Highway 25 Hikuai to Tairua: open
State Highway 25A Kopu to Hikuai: The road is now open with stop/go traffic control in place
State Highway 26 Kopu to Paeroa: open
State Highway 25 from Thames to Coromandel town (Coast Road): The highway is open but small slips are continuing to come down. For safety reasons people should avoid using this road.
Kuaotunu Hill (SH25): open, however extreme caution required, so avoid unnecessary travel.
District roads OPEN (some open to one lane):
Hikuai Settlement Rd, Pauanui - open
Tapu-Coroglen Road - open
The 309 Road – open to one lane
Paul Road – open to one lane
Colville Rd – Open to one lane between Shelley Beach and Oamaru Bay, otherwise open
Neavesville Road, Puriri - The ford has been washed out at approximately number 500 Neavesville Road, Puriri. The forestry slash has caused a lot of damage and isolated the residents at the end of this road. This road is remains closed and is expected to be open in 24-48 hours.
If you need to drive please take care and let friends and family know your route and times for travel.
Rain continues to ease off as expected.
Drive to conditions and check the roads and the weather before you go.
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