Were working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and riverflow updates on our website as the situation develops. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. The bridge over the Waimakariri River still carries the road, performing half of its original function as a road/rail bridge. Crews were watching the Ashburton, Hinds, Orari and Opihi Rivers closely as all were at high levels around bridges. According to CDOT, this is one of the last major phases of the I-25 Gap Project. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. Visit our offices. Also, try and avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. We are still having some issues with the wastewater system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui and in Warden Street, Cargill Place, North Parade, Hope Street and Hercules Street in Shirley. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. "Once the bridge lanes are complete, the surfacing crews will move to the State Highway 1 lanes north and south of the Waimakariri Bridge.". If you have an appointment either today or tomorrow (or while the weather disruption lasts), please assume it will go ahead unless you are contacted individually to say otherwise. It is possible the water maybe contaminated. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. The SVA will be sharing updates on social media as well. Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group controller Neville Reilly said officials were "just holding our breath overnight". There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. Kellands Hill Rd from Pages Rd to Washdyke Flat Rd due to flooding and a vehicle crash. READ MORE: * Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures * Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. "We know this work is disruptive and we're working with our contractors to ensure it is done as quickly as possible.". 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. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. Rue Brittan is closed on Brittan Terrace. Left lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction between the Kahe Power Plant and . 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. If you require emergency care, do as you normally would the 111 service and ambulances are operating as normal, subject to changing road conditions. Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. "With traffic moving over to the middle of the bridge and merging back, movements will be much slower than usual. 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Residents are self-evacuating as necessary. Timaru District Council has sent out an emergency alert to residents in the Coopers Creek catchment north of the Orari River, telling them to evacuate immediately due to flooding. SH8 at Cricklewood Stream has one lane flooded, caution required. Due to surface flooding, only emergency travel should be undertaken. Our crews are working to ensure our stormwater network is working effectively as possible and are actively managing the outfalls at Sumner and Southshore to minimise any flooding.. But they should stay home if possible and "be cautious when out and about". The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. Meanwhile, Selwyn District Council advised residents of Sheffield, Waddington and Springfield to evacuate if they had concerns, as surface flooding affected significant areas of the township. Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. Love sport? Emergency services will be assisting with the evacuation. Those in low-lying areas are being told to leave immediately, and go to higher grounds. SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi 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. Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. ARE YOU AFFECTED? During the contraflow, there will be a 60 km/h speed limit in place on the bridge. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. Residents no Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon told Newstalk ZB they are in the process of evacuating people from the affected areas. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, from the intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd. The Diversion Bridge on South Eyre Rd, Harewood Rd Bridge and Poyntzs Rd Bridge will be inspected by bridge engineers at first light on Monday to determine if they can be opened again to traffic. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Traffic dashboards. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. If your street is closed due to flooding and you have a kerbside collection scheduled for Monday, please do not put your bins out until your street has re-opened. "We've lost three bridges at this stage - that we're aware of.". The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. Students, parents and whnau are encouraged to check with their schools, kura or early learning service about whether they are open through regular channels such as their websites or social media. 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. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. In the last 24 hours, the Ashburton high country had experienced heavy rain which was making its way down through the river systems, Brown said. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Waimakariri Gorge: This gauge is located on the Gorge Bridge and measures the height of the river. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. About 60 people had self-evacuated overnight, he told Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby just before 6am today. He said the current detour will remain while the bridge is being repaired. Surface flooding throughout the district. The damaged Old Waimakariri Bridge will remain closed to southbound traffic as repairs get started this week. This particular one was close to a stopbank and we just need people to be really sensible in their decision making today.". On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing with debris. All flood water must be assumed to be contaminated, contact and ingestion could make you sick, so please avoid where possible. The flooding has eased in Little River. A further 30mm to 50mm of rain is also forecast on top of what has already fallen further east about the Plains and coast. 55pm yesterday. The Canterbury District Health Board has provided the following advice for those in flood-affected areas. Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. Red Warning runs to 3pm today, the end is in sight! A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Two Civil Defence welfare centres have been set up in Geraldine at St Andrew's Hall and the Geraldine High School library. If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. Peak hourly rainfall rates of 10mm to 15mm per hour are on the cards about the High Country and foothills. Updated March 1, 2023 at 12:41 am. Fish lie very close to the bottom of the river and so it is necessary to get lures down deep and fish them along the bottom to entice a strike. 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. Guy said detouring southbound traffic creates a shorter and safer option for road users. Canterbury residents are waking to a region-wide state of emergency today after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and forced mass evacuations in what is being labelled a one-in-100-year event. Richardson Terrace, from Opawa Road to Mackenzie Avenue. Here's what we know so far about road closures. Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. "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. 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: We are alternating discharging between the two basins on the outgoing tide. Photo: Getty Images. This bridge was completed in 1877 and originally served both road and rail traffic (of the Oxford Branch ). For volunteers wanting to assist, the best place to receive updates is via the SVA App, which is downloadable via all of the usual channels (register your ability to assist by joining the Flooding Support Activity). Hundreds of north Canterbury residents have been evacuated from their homes - and further south, hundreds more Ashburton residents are on standby - as rivers rage across the region, fuelled by a one-in-100-year deluge. There are currently ten state highway closures in place throughout Canterbury, Waka Kotahi said. Stay up to date with local road conditions and alternative routes on the Ashburton District Council website. SH1 Ashburton at Saunders Road, Netherby, near the Racecourse, has surface flooding, please expect delays through this area. the macdonald bridge. Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Rangiora looking East. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. Motorists travelling northbound towards Kaiapoi will be able to use the bridge. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. 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. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. Commercial driving . The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. "Depending on the amount of preparation work on the old deck and favourable weather conditions, we expect each side to take around four weeks to complete. 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 . While Waka Kotahi carried information on state highways and their bridges, local councils would have information on the state of smaller routes. Cumnor Terrace, from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. [14] SH1 Waimakariri Bridges Driver licences. Rainfall rates are currently 6 to 10mm/hour over much of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills (including the Heathcote River catchment), and 3 to 6mm/hour in other areas. Rain is expected to continue falling throughout today and tomorrow. Those in low-lying areas were told to leave immediately, and go to higher ground. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street. Sandbagging was under way and the military had been brought in to assist should large scale evacuations be required. All fords across the district are closed. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . Horsley Terrace Rd the river is flowing through the paddock and flooding over the road. Published on 21 Feb 2023 Three Waters judgement accepts confiscation of assets with no compensation The decision of the High Court issued today confirms the Government's Three Waters plan is expropriating councils Three Water assets and that the decision to pay compensation rests with Parliament. Reader donations are critical to what we do. Get the latest information here. We will have another update in the morning once we have further information and have assessed the roads. SH8 through Burkes Pass is likely to close later this afternoon ie Fairlie to Tekapo with culverts constantly filling with debris. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. High tide on Monday morning is due at 8.30am. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. Mairaki Rd (rast of intersection with McIntoshs Rd). * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. All rights reserved. Heavy rain flooded the region yesterday, closing roads, sparking dramatic helicopter rescues and sending Civil Defence scrambling to set up emergency welfare shelters. Auckland. Parts of Akaroa township are experiencing severe flooding. "If they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Expect delays southbound. Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday.We will return to collect the bins tomorrow, Wednesday 2 June, for those properties on the following streets that did not have their bins emptied:Clarendon Tce,Sheldon St,Richardson Tce, Tavender St, Hunter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. Halifax Bound light volumes. There have been no reports of any properties in Christchurch being flooded above floor level but there is widespread surface flooding in low-lying riverside areas, Mr Drennan says. A map of the affected area. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. The entire Canterbury region is now under a state of emergency and around 75 schools and pre-schools are closed on Monday as residents prepare for more upheaval. 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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. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/Porter's Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to slips and surface flooding. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is lifting the state of emergency for the region except for the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, where it will be extended for seven days. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. This is due to weather conditions and to avoid bins blowing over with potential high winds overnight. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that: Severe flooding is affecting the following roads: These roads are still open at this stage but extreme care is needed if you are driving on them. Next update midday Monday. Mt Hutt Station Rd, between SH77 and SH77. Stormwater basins are being managed in the Upper Heathcote area. Enter keywords. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. 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