Update on Roading Conditions No 15 (6pm)

Drivers are urged to exercise extreme care on newly opened roads as they may have been damaged by flood water and debris. Some roads still remain closed. "Don't assume that because the water is gone the road is now safe," Southland District Council spokesman Peter Thompson said.

Te Anau is accessible via Manapouri, even though the state highway is closed because the Whitestone Bridge is out.

Please note: The Metservice is predicting rain in the Te Anau / Manapouri and catchment areas (Westland, Fiordland etc) from tomorrow morning. This could cause lake levels to rise which may impact Te Anau and surrounding areas.

Roads that are closed or affected by flooding around the Southland District are:

ROADS NOW OPEN

Counsell Road - minor scouring

North Makarewa Grove Bush Road - minor scouring

Horman Road

Branxholme Makarewa Road

McAdam Road

Rakahouka Grove Bush Road

South Hillend Dipton Road - minor scouring of shoulders

Lora Gorge Road - minor scouring

Spar Bush, Winton - minor scouring

Underwood Linds Bridge

Centre Road

Waikouro-Wairio Road - surface water signed at several spots

Deans Road, Winton

Oporo Flat Road

Gropers Bush Thornbury Road

Nokomai Road

Affleck Road

Roy Road

Felton Road



ROAD CLOSURES

Holz Road CLOSED

Brydone Glencoe Road at State Highway 1 end - slip being cleared, but there could be further slips CLOSED

Fleming Road, Titiroa CLOSED

Mavora Lakes CLOSED

Mt Nicholas Road CLOSED

Kakapo Road CLOSED (at end of road at the bridge)

Benmore Stockbridge Road CLOSED - bridge needs inspection and scour at bridge approach

West Plains-Taramoa Road between Horwell and Taramoa Road CLOSED

Ferry Road, Taramoa area CLOSED

Carmichael Road CLOSED

Otautau-Riverton Road at Aparima River bridge CLOSED

FLOODING

Taramoa Area, surface flooding on a number of roads, passable with care

McKenzie Road, Browns, flooding has caused undermining of the road which is not visible to public. CAUTION



For further details on State Highways please contact Opus or check the NZTA website www.nzta.govt.nz