3234 days ago

Message from Christchurch Gets Ready re the Port Hills fires

Kat from Waimairi Beach

Hello All,

People are advised to stay away from the hills to allow emergency services access and ensure swift evacuation. Do not rubber-neck.

EVACUATION CENTRES

Halswell Library

Selwyn Events Centre in Lincoln

Te Hapua Halswell Centre, Halswell Rd

Nga Hau e Wha Marae, Pages Rd

There is also the Facebook page Evacuation Housing for evacuated residents to ask for help, and allow others to offer temporary accommodation to those evacuated.

ROAD CLOSURES

Cashmere Rd is closed west of Kaiwara St through to Kennedys Bush Rd.

Worsleys Rd and Worsleys Track are closed.

Kennedys Bush Rd is closed from the roundabout with Rock Hill Drive. This includes the southbound cycle track.

Early Valley Rd is closed.

Holmes Rd is closed.

Old Tai Tapu Rd is closed between Osterholts Rd and Early Valley Rd.

Dyers Pass Rd is closed between Hackthorne Rd and Governors Bay Rd. People should use the Lyttelton Tunnel or Gebbies Pass as the alternate route.

Summit Rd is closed between Gebbies Pass and Rapaki Track.

Hoon Hay Valley Rd is closed due to rubbernecking. Residents can still access their properties.

The Christchurch Adventure Park is closed.

Information as at 0820.

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