As Cyclone Gabrielle approaches the Coromandel, bringing steady rain and gale-force winds, the impact is starting to be felt on the district’s roading network with multiple closures.
STATE HIGHWAYS:
SH2 Mangatarata to Waihi South:
OPEN including Karangahake Gorge.
SH25 Thames to Coromandel:
COMPROMISED – FULLY CLOSED IN SOME SECTIONS
Multiple fallen trees and detritus is obstructing / blocking lanes along the length of the Thames Coast.
SH25 Coromandel to Kuaotunu:
COMPROMISED – FULLY CLOSED IN SOME SECTIONS
Fallen trees and detritus blocking both lanes on the Coromandel/ Whangapoua Hill.
SH25 Kuaotunu to Whitianga:
CLOSED
Extent of fallen trees / detritus currently being scoped.
SH25 Whitianga to Hikuai:
OPEN
Due to small slips, surface flooding, and detritus Extreme Caution is advised.
SH25 Hikuai to Waihi:
OPEN
Due to small slips, surface flooding, and detritus Extreme Caution is advised.
SH25A
FULLY CLOSED OVER THE COMPLETE LENGTH
Check State Highway travel information on the Waka Kotahi website: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
LOCAL COUNCIL ROADS
As of Monday morning, there have been no reports of additional damage to the road network caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Roading teams are assessing and clearing any further damage.
With the main storm front predicted to hit on Monday afternoon and last all day Tuesday, TCDC advise against any unnecessary travel. If you have to travel please allow extra time for your journey and take emergency supplies with you in case you are stranded in your vehicle. Please check the Waka Kotahi website for updated information on state highway closures.
Koputauaki Bridge, Colville Road – Traffic Management will be on standby on site overnight as precaution for dam breach event upriver of bridge.
Tapu Coroglen is CLOSED and impassable for the foreseeable future. Location is 10km from Tapu.
Many other Council roads are open to one lane due to damage from previous storms. They are fully listed on TCDC’s council website.
