3) NANAKULI . Mayor Neil Brown said "half of Ashburton" would need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks broke. Ashburton district has declared a local state of emergency after a review of the district's roads and bridges, and concerns over potential significant flooding should the Ashburton River stopbank breach. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said last night their southern communication centre had dealt with around 100 flood-related callouts in the past 12 hours. SH79 Fairlie to Geraldine, and back to Rangitata, is closed due to flooding across the highway and at key culverts/bridges. 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This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. The Cashmere Basin has reached only 40 per cent of its maximum water depth and Curletts Basins has reached 75 per cent, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. Severe flooding is also expected to be affecting other roads and motorists should take extreme care. 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. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. 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. Ashley Bridge at Rangiora Re-Opened for Light Traffic 29 June 2013 The Ashley Bridge at Cones Road between Rangiora and Ashley has been reopened to traffic today. Fifty-two schools and kura and 24 early learning services in Canterbury have confirmed to the Ministry of Education that they will be closed today. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. 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. Ford Road, from Opawa Road to Newbery Road. Watch: Cantabrians on Saturday were preparing for the red alert-level deluge. "We do have key messages for the communities - that is stay home, stay safe.". 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And, despite parts of the region being already drenched by up to 300mm of rain, MetService warned that more bad weather was on the way and the situation could get worse before it got better. High tide is due to 8.30am this morning, slightly later for some parts of the Heathcote River. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - I-64 Eastbound across the Sherman Minton bridge into Kentucky will be closed starting Friday at 10 p.m. This permanent live traffic camera is positioned at SH1 Waimakariri Bridge facing northbound. Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. Waimakariri District 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. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. Closure points are at Claytons Road (Fairlie end) and Earl Road (Geraldine end). We dont expect to see flooding in new areas overnight. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. Please exercise caution and drive to the conditions. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill - next update due by midday Thursday, 3 June, SH1 Ashburton near Saunders Rd - Flooding, SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo (Burkes Pass) - Flooding. UPDATE 3:50PMDue to flooding, SH77 Glentunnel to Windwhistle & SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo are CLOSED. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway project. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing. On about Wednesday 1 March, workers will start work on the south . With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. The Plan promotes the sustainable and integrated management of the Waimakariri catchment's rivers, lakes, hydraulically-connected groundwater and river and lake beds. All guests booked in for sessions at the hot pools will be contacted by staff at He Puna Taimoana and will receive a credit to use the pools at an alternative time that suits them. North over Waimakariri Bridge, Nthn Mwy. You can get the latest information on which roads have reopened through our online road closures map. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the persistent rainfall has closed several state highways. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. 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. Retreat Road, between Patten Street and Swanns Road. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. SH79 Rangitata to Fairlie and Geraldine flooded in several places. Police warned rubberneckers venturing out yesterday to see the flooding to stay home for their own safety and that of emergency workers. Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, ambulances and Urgent Care Clinics (24hr Surgery,Moorhouse Medical CentreandRiccarton Clinic ) are all open. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Latest News and Media Releases show sub menu. SH77 from Darfield to Methven and Ashburton because there is flooding near Hawkins Bridge. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. 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 NZ Transport Agency. Thompsons Track, From Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd. PROGRESS ON WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE WORK NEED MORE INFORMATION? Video published May 31, 2021. 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. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. Mairaki Rd (rast of intersection with McIntoshs Rd). Mariners who cannot navigate under the east truss (Kitsap County side) can request a Hood Canal Bridge draw span opening by calling (360) 779-3233. Two more roads have been closed due to flooding. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. To do this safely, both southbound lanes going towards Christchurch will be closed at night on Sunday 6 September, Monday 7 September and Tuesday 8 September. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road, has been closed due to severe flooding. Guy said detouring southbound traffic creates a shorter and safer option for road users. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. 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). (Josh Grant/CBC) The le-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects Montreal's West Island to . About 2000 residents lost power overnight in 12 different incidents. 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. Tidal port for Waimakariri is Lyttelton, New Zealand - 14.54km away. They are responding to an outage in Diamond Harbour. Flooding has forced the closure of the following roads: 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. Tolls, roads and rail. Thompsons Track, From Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd. If you need to see a GP and have trouble getting there, phone them for advice. 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 Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. Chair of the Joint Committee, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, made the declaration at 4:45pm, extending the state of emergency across Canterbury, following local declarations of emergency in the Timaru, Ashburton and Selwyn districts. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? Evacuees can go to friends or family or to the Temuka Civil Defence Centre - Alpine Energy Stadium situated in the Temuka Domain or the Geraldine Civil Defence Centre situated at Geraldine High School. The Waimakariri Gorge is a spectacular fishing venue that offers top class salmon and trout fishing with the best months being from late February to late April. * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. In conjunction with the work above, repairs are also being undertaken on the SH1 Waimakariri River bridges, which will require the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp overnight between 8pm and 5am, from the 29 th Jan to 10 th Feb. Further works will be done next week at Bellgrove subdivision, with stop/go in place along Kippenberger Ave as needed. "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.". Even if they are closed, your call will be put through to a nurse who can advise you on what to do. SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/ Porters Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to a bridge approach washout and surface flooding. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. Otherwise call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 325-4411. Chair of the Joint Committee, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, made the declaration at 4:45pm, extending the state of emergency across Canterbury, following local declarations of emergency in the Timaru, Ashburton and Selwyn districts. 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. Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures, Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a state of emergency and have evacuated two communities. It is possible the water maybe contaminated. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night One of the longest single lane bridges on the West Coast to Canterbury highway (State. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of. SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. The flooding has eased in Little River. Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. Locals are being told that a further 80mm to 100mm of rain is expected about the Canterbury High Country and foothills - bringing the rainfall totals for this area to above 400mm in some inland areas for the entire event, MetService said. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. Auckland. "We would advise people to travel outside peak hours in September if they are able to do so or leave earlier than they normally would," MacKay says. We are currently discharging floodwater from Curletts Basin. We will have another update in the morning once we have further information and have assessed the roads. News and Events. The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge is, as the crow flies, located 46 kilometres (29 mi) downstream from the Mount White bridge. While rain was now easing and floods receding in South Canterbury and Mid-Canterbury, North Canterbury remained under pressure from continuing rain and flooding, she said. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of failing or expected to give way. Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. 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. Hall Stream (Nixons Road restricted to one lane) work ongoing to contain/divert flows. Please note the Tram Road on-ramp will be closed from around 7am to 6pm on 2 and 3 November. You can still turn west towards Halswell. Try one of the trails on offer to explore the coastline and forests of this unique rural district. Lowerdowns Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. A further 30mm to 50mm of rain is also forecast on top of what has already fallen further east about the Plains and coast. If anyone requires urgent assistance, they can call the Council Contact Centre on 941-8999. But they should stay home if possible and "be cautious when out and about". All Christchurch roads affected by flooding have now re-opened. Brown said if residents were feeling unsafe in their homes they should call 111 or leave if it's safe to do so. 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. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. SH77, the inland route Darfield to the Rakaia Gorge slips and flooding. SH1 Temuka remains closed with the closure now from Donald St to Lynnford Rd in Hinds. A state of emergency had been also been declared in Timaru at 11.42am, said mayor Nigel Bowen. SH79 between Inman Bridge and Skipton Bridge. All flood water must be assumed to be contaminated, contact and ingestion could make you sick, so please avoid where possible. The bridge over the Waimakariri River still carries the road, performing half of its original function as a road/rail bridge. . SH77 has been closed at this point and a detour on local roads is in place. St John Canterbury district operations manager Curt Ward said staff had established an emergency operations centre in Christchurch and sent additional resources and specialist team members to the area to assist. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. This bridge was completed in 1877 and originally served both road and rail traffic (of the Oxford Branch ). High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. Rising waters have been breaking banks and flooding large swathes of land throughout Canterbury toady. 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. However, there is still flooding and slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula so anyone travelling in that area should exercise extreme care. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. We will be tanking water in until we can restore the water supply but residents are asked to conserve water in the meantime. 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. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, they should self-evacuate. Driver licences. 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. Skip to content. The closure of the le-aux-Tourtes bridge has resulted in delays and detours in Montreal's West Island. Roads in Christchurch that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am on Tuesday. If you need to report a problem in your area please call our Contact Centre on 941-8999, or it if is an emergency, call 111. Today. Expect delays southbound. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. The Ashley River stopbank is also at risk of failure and Fernside residents between Mt Thomas Rd, Oxford Rd and Merton Rd should evacuate immediately. Packs to help South Canty winter driving safety; Matariki Holiday Arrangements 2022; Group launched to make city centre fit for future; Government funding supports campsite developments; Updated visitor strategy to drive growth of multi-million dollar sector; Upgrade of Emergency . This is on SH72, leading to Geraldine. A map showing all the local road closures around Christchurch and Banks is available online. See how the rain has built up in Canterbury since Saturday. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. Southern fire communications shift manager Simon Lyford said they had helped police with "a couple" of water rescues overnight, as well as helping police and Civil Defence teams with precautionary evacuations. According to CDOT, this is one of the last major phases of the I-25 Gap Project. Need help? Ensuring the Macdonald and MacKay bridges remain safe for the traveling public requires significant investment and ongoing capital projects. Other than those events, Lyford said Fire and Emergency NZ teams had been called to about 20 weather-related incidents in the region overnight. If frozen food has been defrosted but has been kept chilled, it should be used as soon as possible - as if it had been bought fresh. Holiday journeys. All fords across the district are closed. Stuff.co.nz - Stuff "I think it's pretty obvious if four people have . River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. Lees Valley Rd is cut off as water washes over the road. Surface flooding throughout the district. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. Keep Reading A Day in Waimakariri With so much to explore in the Waimakariri District, why not make a day of it! Stormwater basins are being managed in the Upper Heathcote area. He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. Published: Sep. 16, 2021 at 8:02 PM PDT. Due to localised flooding, we havent been able to complete all of our kerbside collections today. Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said some locals had already started to evacuate overnight as rising river levels continued. The discharges from these basins will be timed to coincide with the outgoing tide in order to avoid putting any further pressure on the Heathcote. Residents living in the following streets are affected: When these roads reopen, please put your bins out again and our contractor will return to empty them. The closure, which is expected to end in December 2023, is required for a $34.4 million bridge rehabilitation project. Photo: Newsline. when was el parque del buen retiro built; sportswear shop near london; fern charlotte's web character analysis The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. The Waimakariri River Regional Plan (PDF File, 5.35MB) - incorporating Change 1 - is operative. The state of emergency for the Ashburton District has been declared for seven days. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. Catch up on the week's top stories, written by our award winning authors. Gordon said anyone who did not have to go out should not. See the latest updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. A local Civil Defence emergency was also declared by Selwyn District Council at 2pm. Richardson Terrace, from Opawa Road to Mackenzie Avenue. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. Earlier we were discharging from Wigram Basin but we have now stopped this. Rather than call a drainlayer or plumber we suggest waiting for the floodwaters to recede as it is likely the problem will resolve itself. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. The Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, from the intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd. 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. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. close beneath one is the harbour bar and winding estuary of the two small rivers, the Avon and Waimakariri . 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