Information shared on behalf of Central Otago District
Council:
• The Police have closed SH8 at Roxburgh due to
flooding at Blackjack’s Creek. The road is closed between
Millers Flat and Roxburgh, with a diversion in
place.
• There is extensive surface flooding on local
roads around the Central Otago District. Please take extreme
care – as well as ponded water there may also be fallen
branches and trees, and rocks on the roads.
• As these
hazards are widespread, CODC and its contractors may not yet
be aware of them all so Acting Chief Executive Louise van
der Voort has asked motorists to be the Council’s eyes and
ears. Please phone 03 440 0056 to report any hazards on the
roads.
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