Holiday journeys. Even if they are closed, your call will be put through to a nurse who can advise you on what to do. Fire and Emergency personnel were assisting with the evacuations. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". Okains Bay Road is down to one lane due to a slip. The closures are tentative. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group controller Neville Reilly said officials were "just holding our breath overnight". The inland route Darfield to Methven and Ashburton: Flooding near the Hawkins Bridge. We expect to be able to start opening some of the closed roads in Christchurch later today. Due to localised flooding, we havent been able to complete all of our kerbside collections today. The Department of Public Works announced today that the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in the City of Pittsburgh will close to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022. Expect delays southbound. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. They are: New forecasts suggests the rain band over the Canterbury region is likely to continue to bring steady rain until about 7pm tonight, with showers then likely overnight. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. Hall Stream (Nixons Road restricted to one lane) work ongoing to contain/divert flows. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. Enter keywords. Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. Latest News and Media Releases show sub menu. Boundary Rd, between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd. Early on Sunday afternoon around 70 residents of Selwyn Huts were asked to "evacuate now" as the rising Selwyn River was expected to cut off access to the settlement. Anama Settlement Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. One hundred and thirty-three people were evacuated there. Residents in Akaroa and surrounding areas are being asked to conserve water during the current state of emergency. Numerous roads have been closed across Canterbury due to widespread flooding. This is due to the increased demand on the system from the stormwater. Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures, Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. Thank you to the community members who have been in touch regarding the pumps stopping and starting. was pulled from the river, near the old Waimakariri bridge, by a police dive team at 12. The Waimakariri River Regional Plan (PDF File, 5.35MB) - incorporating Change 1 - is operative. READ MORE: * 'Major rainfall event': Canterbury wakes up to floods and power outages * Ashburton, Hinds rivers expected to breach banks in Canterbury * Canterbury weather: Civil Defence says 'worst is yet to come' amid red rain warning. The cost is 30 cents per message. Methven Chertsey Rd, between Lyndhurst Road and Line Rd. The road from Oxford approaches the bridge along the railway alignment as it took a much easier route than the original . Severe flooding is also expected to be affecting other roads and motorists should take extreme care. To be held on Saturday 21 March 2015. "The new timber is currently being cut to size to match the existing posts and replace the damaged railing on the bridge," said council's city streets maintenance manager Steve Guy. Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. If your bins are due to be emptied on Tuesday, please put them out as usual, before 6am. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. This bridge was completed in 1877 and originally served both road and rail traffic (of the Oxford Branch ). Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of failing or expected to give way. Blackford Rd and Double Hill Run Rd, from SH77. People should avoid travelling through this area. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street. The opening of the lake will not result in an immediate reduction in flood levels in Little River but it will ensure the situation does not get any worse. Today Wednesday, 1 st of March of 2023, the sun rose in Waimakariri River at 7:05:55 am and sunset will be at 8:15:58 pm. The torrential rain is set to continue until later Monday - and many areas are planning for further evacuations, particularly near the Ashburton River which is nearing capacity. Dartmouth Bound light volumes. (Josh Grant/CBC) The le-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects Montreal's West Island to . He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . Rachel Sadler. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. In the meantime, it is restricted to light vehicles (i.e. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. SH77 has been closed at this point and a detour on local roads is in place. "With traffic moving over to the middle of the bridge and merging back, movements will be much slower than usual. Skip to content. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. 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. Traffic dashboards. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: Try to keep an idea of where everyone is on your property and have a conversation now about which route youll take to get out to safety. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. The Ashley River bridge on SH1 is also open, however there are temporary traffic lights in place to manage the traffic flow. I would like to request the images from the Waimakariri Bridge Traffic Camera between the times of 11pm and 11am on the night of the Monday 12th April 2021 - Tuesday 13th April As your request in its current form is for a large volume of footage, we would like to invite you to narrow your request to a shorter timeframe (e.g. We are also asking residents in Duvauchelle to restrict their water use for the next 48 hours. "Please avoid travelling through south and mid-Canterbury and postpone your trips wherever possible on all these routes," says Tresca Forrester, journey manager for Waka Kotahi. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. Image shows rainfall accumulation in mm since 1am Saturday in MetService and ECAN rain gauges. The overpass is located at I-25 and County Line Road. If you are living on a road that is currently closed, still put your bins out for collection, if possible, as our contractors will empty them when the roads are re-opened. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. 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. The SVA will be sharing updates on social media as well. Copyright Star Media Network 2019. "From Thursday, contractors will be at the bridge removing and disposing of the broken posts, then installing the 10 new posts and rails," Guy said. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Due to the closure of State Highway 75 between Birdlings Flat and Barry's Bay and rising flood waters on the main road through Little River, the Little River Service Hub and Library is closed until further notice. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. Porters Pass, the State Highway 73 route between Canterbury and the West Coast needed to be checked for damage and will also remain closed. About 60 people had self-evacuated overnight, he told Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby just before 6am today. Download the app today for real-time traffic and closure information. If you require emergency care, do as you normally would the 111 service and ambulances are operating as normal, subject to changing road conditions. The bridge is on the register of Heritage New Zealand as a Category II structure. All options for managing the incoming tide are being used. The New Zealand Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council, Fulton Hogan, Jacobs and Aurecon form the alliance which hopes to have the 16-months Waimakariri Bridges widening job completed by the end of this year. Commercial driving . Crews were watching the Ashburton, Hinds, Orari and Opihi Rivers closely as all were at high levels around bridges. 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. Schools would also remain closed until further notice. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. 7:03 a.m., 11/10/22 Jacksonville bridges remain open and are not expected to close until sustained winds reach over . Traffic on State Highway 1 will also be slow just north of and over the bridge where traffic merges. The closure is for workers to set barrier walls, paint lines and build crossovers in preparation for a massive overhaul of the 59 year-old bridge. 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. Waimakariri Gorge: This gauge is located on the Gorge Bridge and measures the height of the river. "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.". The Plan promotes the sustainable and integrated management of the Waimakariri catchment's rivers, lakes, hydraulically-connected groundwater and river and lake beds. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. Flood Warning. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. Southbound traffic will be diverted via the old Main North Road Bridge over the Waimakariri River," says Mr MacKay. Every morning, get a snapshot of Newsrooms top 10 stories delivered to your inbox. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. Hurunui Bluff Rd continual rock fall and slips. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill next update due by midday. Watch: Cantabrians on Saturday were preparing for the red alert-level deluge. Eastern Terrace, from Malcolm Street to Tennyson Avenue. The water supply in the area relies heavily on the surrounding streams, which are being affected by the heavy rains. Newport Road from Emlyn Street to Wainoni Road. The reason for diverting southbound traffic is that, if northbound traffic was detoured, motorists would have to cross four lanes of traffic on Main North Rd. Salmon pools are easy to locate and access. SH1 Temuka, SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill & SH79 Fairlie to Rangitata remain CLOSED. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a . "If they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. 55pm yesterday. Red Warning runs to 3pm today, the end is in sight! These policies can be viewed in our Policy Manual. Road Closed: Road Closure - 901 Pigeon Bay Road Updated 27 hours ago View traffic update details Caution: Scheduled Road Work - SH 74 Christchurch, at the Innes Updated 28 hours ago View traffic update details Vehicle Restrictions: Scheduled Road Work - Amberley footbridge Updated 29 hours ago View traffic update details Engineers are assessing the two Kowai River bridges and Porter River bridge approaches on SH73 today, and there is a lot of river shingle covering this highway which needs to be shifted before it can reopen, Forrester said. Also, try to avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says while authorities were keeping an eye on multiple rivers in the area, the Ashburton River is the main concern and 3000 homes are at risk. The Hernando de Soto Bridge on Interstate 40 in Memphis, Tennessee, was shut down Tuesday and will be closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department. the mackay bridge On about Wednesday 1 March, workers will start work on the south . Menu Menu Share page. Weather - Canterbury flooding: Christchurch roads closed, high tide warnings - NZ Herald, Wild weather explained: The science of the Canterbury storm causing havoc - NZ Herald. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, from the intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway project. We will have another update in the morning once we have further information and have assessed the roads. There was still "quiet a bit of capacity" in the river. 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. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing. 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The heavy rain has resulted in some wastewater overflows so people are advised to treat any flood waters or river water they come into contact with as potentially contaminated. Check they have supplies, including their medications, and share with them the advice on water and food safety. If you come into contact with any floodwater, you should treat it as potentially contaminated. Award-winning author and writer Steve Braunias brings you the best literary coverage in NZ with reviews, essays, and yarns to entertain and inform you every Saturday. A map showing all the local road closures around Christchurch and Banks is available online. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. The closure, which is expected to end in December 2023, is required for a $34.4 million bridge rehabilitation project. SH75 the Akaroa highway closed from Barrys Bay to Birdlings Flat. 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