Roads in Christchurch that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am on Tuesday. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. The Ministry of Education said by 7pm last night, 52 of the region's 292 schools, and 24 early learning centres, had confirmed they would close today. Forks Rd, between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Ashburton Staveley Rd. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Transport in Christchurch Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori m te Manapori (C4LD) chairs Manawatu Mayor Helen Worboys and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon have welcomed today's announcement of the National Party's policy for water reform by Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon. Forecast restriction start: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. SH1, south of Christchurch closed at the Selwyn River/Waikirikiri, Dunsandel. From midday to midnight, we are expecting another 50 to 80mm of rain for the southern parts of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills, with much of this before 8pm. Canterbury residents can text RV then short code (river) to 3730 to receive river flow information from Environment Canterbury. Ensuring the Macdonald and MacKay bridges remain safe for the traveling public requires significant investment and ongoing capital projects. Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night One of the longest single lane bridges on the West Coast to Canterbury highway (State. Lees Valley Rd is cut off as water washes over the road. SH1 Dunsandel: Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring the Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri where it crosses SH1 at Dunsandel so please keep an eye on the highways page for changes. In the high tide and low tide chart , we can see that the first high tide was at 12:53 am and the next high tide will be at 1:17 pm . All options for managing the incoming tide are being used. Published: Sep. 16, 2021 at 8:02 PM PDT. Tolls, roads and rail. 30/05/2021. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. Council contractors will monitor and respond to areas where grit may be required. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. No matter the condition of a traffic signal, you should always observe cross streets and other drivers to make sure you can proceed safely. Footer. Check they have supplies, including their medications, and share with them the advice on water and food safety. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". In the meantime, it is restricted to light vehicles (i.e. Those in the low lying areas of Pines Beach, particularly around Dunns Ave were told toleave their homes now. This is on SH72, leading to Geraldine. Ashburton, Selwyn and Timaru all declared states of emergency yesterday before a region-wide state of emergency was declared by Canterbury Civil Defence just before 5pm. Due to the amount of rain that has fallen, we do expect to see potholes appearing in some of our roads over the coming days. There are currently ten state highway closures in place throughout Canterbury, Waka Kotahi said. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. All events end in Kaiapoi. With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. The section of the Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail between Milton Road South and Cochranes Road will be closed to the public until approximately Wednesday 8 March. SH1 Ashburton at Saunders Road, Netherby, near the Racecourse, has surface flooding, please expect delays through this area. Sandbagging was under way and the military had been brought in to assist should large scale evacuations be required. Fifty-two schools and kura and 24 early learning services in Canterbury have confirmed to the Ministry of Education that they will be closed today. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of. We are currently having some issues with the waste water system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui, and on the following streets in Shirley: The Council currently has sucker trucks out in Shirley to help with the situation, but for the next 24 hours residents in the area are asked to avoid doing washing, and to flush toilets only when absolutely necessary. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. Also, try and avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. SH8 at Cricklewood Stream has one lane flooded, caution required. Emergency services had been bracing for the extreme weather, with forecasters predicting "red alert" rain conditions since Friday. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. Residents in the Akaroa harbour area are still being asked to conserve water. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. "We would advise people to travel outside peak hours in September if they are able to do so or leave earlier than they normally would," MacKay says. Other than those events, Lyford said Fire and Emergency NZ teams had been called to about 20 weather-related incidents in the region overnight. Motorists were advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. The Waimakariri River Regional Plan (PDF File, 5.35MB) - incorporating Change 1 - is operative. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". Expect delays southbound. Video. The work should take about a week to complete but will mostly take place near the riverbed, meaning it will be dependent on weather and river conditions. Owles Terrace, from Hardy Street to Collingwood Road. Mayor Neil Brown said "half of Ashburton" would need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks broke. SH75 the Akaroa highway closed from Barrys Bay to Birdlings Flat. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. NZTA Journey Planner. SH79 Rangitata to Fairlie and Geraldine flooded in several places. Kriegsanleihe! Follow latest updates here: Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures, Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. "We really do urge people to stay off the roads. was pulled from the river, near the old Waimakariri bridge, by a police dive team at 12. Anyone along the river from Wolffs Rd and north of the river to North Eyre Rd must evacuate immediately. Even if they are closed, your call will be put through to a nurse who can advise you on what to do. To recap, the following the roads are closed due to flooding and are likely to remain closed overnight. The local river, the mighty . If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. Cumnor Terrace, from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. This is our last update for today, Monday 31 May, unless the situation changes significantly overnight. Breadcrumbs Home / Flood Warning. Try one of the trails on offer to explore the coastline and forests of this unique rural district. Earlier, the Waimakariri District Council warned stopbanks along the Eyre River, north of Rangiora, were expected to fail. Video. "That includes people with water coming into their homes and people needing to be rescued from floodwater, as well as things like power lines brought down by trees.". SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill next update due by midday. Road resurfacing on the Waimakariri Bridge's southbound lanes will start on the afternoon of Saturday 29 August requiring the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during the morning peak hours on working days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Like its neighbour, the Rakaia River, the Waimakariri runs through wide shingle beds for much of its length, but is forced through a narrow canyon as it approaches the Canterbury Plains . Heavy rain is set to continue overnight and into Monday, so water levels are likely to rise, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi said. ^Ash. Residents living in the following streets are affected: When these roads reopen, please put your bins out again and our contractor will return to empty them. This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. Many local roads are also under water, so your local councils Facebook pages and emergency management pages are the best places to check, she said. The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. 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