Published on 26 August 2015
Steady rain overnight on Tuesday, August 25, has brought down minor slips in water tables throughout the roading network. These are being cleared and at this stage there are no further road closures.
There are 20 heavy machinery crews clearing slips and reforming roadside drainage around the district’s roading network. Seven of the heavy machinery crews are working on the Whanganui River Road.
There is also a crew working on each of the following roads, in between emergency response work throughout the network:
In addition, we are undertaking extensive culvert clearing and running sweeper trucks continuously to clean the slippery surface while the sporadic rain leaches material across carriageways. Much of the bulk slip material heaped up on the sides of roads (in order to quickly punch single lane access) is now being cleared to widen out to full carriageway for the safety of locals.
Road closures
4x4 access only
2WD but extreme caution needed due to slippery surface
Kai Iwi Valley Road is open but may be affected by any further rain. We are closely monitoring the road as large amounts of slip material is continuing to slide (2km from SH3).
All other roads in the district are open and available to 2WD, cars etc. Truck and trailer contractors who wish to gain access to rural roads are advised to phone the Wanganui Alliance for an update. All rural roads remain slippery with any significant rain.