More fromTCDC re flooding

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

MetService Weather Forecaster has advised the Coromandel Peninsula should expect heavy falls until early evening. From early evening - midnight a further 50 - 70mm.

Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says, "We are advising people to stay off the roads if possible, but if you must travel please take extreme caution as current river levels are receding but with the high tide at 2pm this afternoon we expect a number of roads to be closed for a period."

"Before you venture out, please check the current status of roads and waterways."

Here is the situation at 13:30pm:

Road Closures:

Local Roads:

Bennet Road at Te Mata has just re-opened
Tapu-Coroglen down to one lane at Coroglen end
Wentworth Valley Ford is impassable due to flooding
Black Jack Road is closed due to a slip at approx 1km from SH25 (Kuaotunu side of Blackjack Road Hill) contractors are on their way.
Sailors Grave road - 100m south of turnoff on ocean side a slip has undermined the road caution is required.
State Highway network:

SH 25 2km South Of Blackjack Rd, Kuaotunu - Fallen tree/s across highway, due to a slip, this section of SH25 is closed. Expect delays or avoid the area if possible.
SH25 Tararu - Kereta due to multiple slips in the area this road is closed.
SH 25a Thames To Sh25 Junction - Due to a slip along this section of SH, the eastbound lane Is blocked. Contractors are on site providing stop-go traffic managment. Expect delays or avoid the area if possible.
For State highway updates (including Thames Coast Road and Kopu-Hikuai Road) see the NZTA website and follow NZTA Waikato BoP on Facebook.

Hauraki District Council Update:

Waharau Community is now isolated

Council engineers have advised that Waharau Bridge on East Coast Road north of Kaiaua is closed to all traffic.

A large slip on East Coast Road has blocked access from the north of the seaside village, so the community is completely cut off for vehicular access on both sides.

Hauraki Civil Defence has sent teams to assess the situation and offer assistance to residents.

At this stage it’s unknown how long the area will be inaccessible to vehicles but residents can stay updated via this page on the Hauraki District Council website and via their Facebook page.