Kaikoura Emergency Access route (Inland Road) closed to
public
The public are being warned to stay off the
Kaikoura Emergency Access route (Inland Road).
Controller
Don Chittock said rumours were false about the public being
able to drive themselves, or hitch a ride with military
convoys, to and from Kaikoura.
"We've also had enquiries
about getting a permit to drive to and from Kaikoura. This
isn't the case,” he said. “This road is closed to the
public with only the approved military convoy and essential
services vehicles allowed through, which is managed on a
day-by-day basis.”
“The road and surrounds are still
fragile and safety is the key issue. No decision has been
made on a future public convoy.” Work is continuing to
make this route safe, but strict controls are still in place
to ensure the safety of road workers, those delivering
critical supplies and residents.
Under the state of local
emergency, the route remains under the control of the
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Controller.
ENDS
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