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Severe weather has caused flooding, slips and state highway closures, including Taranaki’s two routes north – state highways 3 and 4. Awakino Gorge will remain closed until the slips can be cleared and the road made safe by contractors who are on scene.
Police are aware of some vehicles that are stranded as a result, and a helicopter is searching for trapped residents.
The following state highways are currently closed. NZTA advises motorists to avoid these areas:
All other state highways remain open. NZTA advises motorists to avoid all non-essential travel and consider delaying your journey.
Watch the video below. Thank you to Mokau Butcher for sending footage in.
Latest update from NZTA at 4pm
State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth remains closed at Awakino between Mokau and Piopio. There are multiple, smaller slips further south towards New Plymouth. SH3 at Tongapōrutu is down to one lane and under stop/go with a 30km temporary speed limit in place in place.
State Highway 4 remains closed between Eight Mile Junction (the intersection between SH3 and SH4) and Taumarunui.
State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway remains closed from Whangamōmona to Taumarunui. Access remains open from Stratford to Whangamōmona.
For the latest up to date information about road closures, please visit NZTA’s Journey Planner.
3 Responses
State high 3 is scheduled to be reopened at 8 pm on Friday the 17th of October so your best way to go would be go down t marton and then up state highway 1 if you’re going up north but if you’re going down south just go your normal route. take care whanau
Oh my goodness not looking to good
Just hope people are safe
Take Care Peeps
yep state highway 3 is shut until at least 8 pm tomorrow