The Hinds Township has been cut-off from flooding in the Hinds River. Dartmouth Bound light volumes. "We know this work is disruptive and we're working with our contractors to ensure it is done as quickly as possible.". Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill next update due by midday. Exercise caution when travelling through flood water on roads this may be deeper and faster flowing than it looks and the terrain may have changed underwater. "We do have key messages for the communities - that is stay home, stay safe.". For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. If you have to be on the roads today, please heed the road closure signs. There's a lot of contingency planning going on so that if something untoward should happen we are in a position to get people out and give them somewhere to go.". At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. Wash skin that has come into contact with flood waters, and wash your hands as soon as you reasonably can - or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Road resurfacing on the Waimakariri Bridge's southbound lanes will start on the afternoon of Saturday 29 August requiring the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during the morning peak hours on working days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. 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. According to CDOT, this is one of the last major phases of the I-25 Gap Project. Newport Road from Emlyn Street to Wainoni Road. The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy, SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury. Many local roads are also under water, so your local councils Facebook pages and emergency management pages are the best places to check, she said. Earlier we were discharging from Wigram Basin but we have now stopped this. The SVA will be sharing updates on social media as well. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. 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. Council contractors will monitor and respond to areas where grit may be required. NZTA warned people to . Follow latest updates here: Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. Rangiora looking East. River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. Rainfall rates are currently 6 to 10mm/hour over much of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills (including the Heathcote River catchment), and 3 to 6mm/hour in other areas. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. The Bridge of Lions is closed to traffic and is only open to emergency vehicles. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its website. 31 May - 4:07 pm Tonight's high tide High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. SH77, the inland route Darfield to the Rakaia Gorge slips and flooding. Canterbury residents are waking to a region-wide state of emergency today after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and forced mass evacuations in what is being labelled a one-in-100-year event. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". Rue Brittan is closed on Brittan Terrace. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Water 1m deep over the road at this point and not dropping currently. Lyndhurst Rd, Between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd. 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. FL 511. [14] SH1 Waimakariri Bridges 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. Wash skin that has come into contact with flood waters, and wash your hands as soon as you reasonably can - or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. All regions. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. If there are power outages in your area, be wary of power lines that might be down and be even more hazardous in wet conditions. 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Most of the roads that we have closed this morning due to flooding are likely to remain closed until the high tides have passed tomorrow so if you normally travel these routes to get to work or school, please start thinking about alternative ways of travel.. Hurunui Bluff Rd continual rock fall and slips. Step Two Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. The roads that have been closed today arelikely to remain closed until the high tides have passed tomorrow so if you normally travel these routes to get to work or school, please start thinking about making alternate plans. The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. Transport in Christchurch Unfortunately weve had a couple of instances where the pumps have been deliberately stopped and the discharge pipes decoupled and dragged back into the streets. This is our last update for today, Monday 31 May, unless the situation changes significantly overnight. Please call 03 307 7700 if you need help. Here's what we know so far about road closures. The Ashley River bridge on SH1 is also open, however there are temporary traffic lights in place to manage the traffic flow. All events end in Kaiapoi. If you have an appointment either today or tomorrow (or while the weather disruption lasts), please assume it will go ahead unless you are contacted individually to say otherwise. See the latest updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. 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. Tolls, roads and rail. We've planned for this.". If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. Blogger News Network. "If they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. Meanwhile, Selwyn District Council advised residents of Sheffield, Waddington and Springfield to evacuate if they had concerns, as surface flooding affected significant areas of the township. This is due to the increased demand on the system from the stormwater. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. PROGRESS ON WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE WORK NEED MORE INFORMATION? People were earlierbeing told to evacuate immediately from an area of the Waimakariri district because a flood gate wasstuck open and there may be flooding. Motorists are advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. 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. Anama Settlement Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. "If you're being asked to move, please do so. If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street, is now closed due to flooding. SH73 Darfield to Castle Hill slips, flooding, bridge approaches washed out in three places, shingle coating the road for 100 metres and 1m thick between Lake Lyndon and Porter River. 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Ensuring the Macdonald and MacKay bridges remain safe for the traveling public requires significant investment and ongoing capital projects. Live Canterbury flooding updates: Some residents told to evacuate in Waimakariri District 12:02 am on 31 May 2021 There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. "From Thursday, contractors will be at the bridge removing and disposing of the broken posts, then installing the 10 new posts and rails," Guy said. Vehicles. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. State Highway 1 at Dunsandel between Christchurch and Ashburton, the road to Akaroa (State Highway 75), and Porters Pass (State Highway 73) were among those still closed. Forks Rd, between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Ashburton Staveley Rd. Due to the closure of State Highway 75 between Birdlings Flat and Barry's Bay and rising flood waters on the main road through Little River, the Little River Service Hub and Library is closed until further notice. NZTA Journey Planner. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. 4y Author Transport for Christchurch SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:50 PM UPDATE Canterbury residents can text RV then short code (river) to 3730 to receive river flow information from Environment Canterbury. Also, try to avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: The Hernando de Soto Bridge on Interstate 40 in Memphis, Tennessee, was shut down Tuesday and will be closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department. 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. There are 9 known permanent live traffic, weather and surf cameras situated within 10km of this traffic camera. SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi River. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. Were advising people who have a kerbside collection scheduled for Monday, to put their bins out tomorrow morning before 6am, rather than overnight, if possible. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. Stay up to date with local road conditions and alternative routes on the Ashburton District Council website. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. We are alternating discharging between the two basins on the outgoing tide. The height of the Waimak gorge bridge is 30m. Photo: Waimakariri District Council. Image shows rainfall accumulation in mm since 1am Saturday in MetService and ECAN rain gauges. Residents in the Akaroa harbour area are still being asked to conserve water. Forecast restriction start: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. Avondale Rd - New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, New Brighton Rd - Bower Ave to Pages Rd / Hawke St. Melcombe St, between SH1 and Buckleys Tce. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. Affected residents were told to stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. Peak hourly rainfall rates of 10mm to 15mm per hour are on the cards about the High Country and foothills. 11.00pm and 1.00am . But they should stay home if possible and "be cautious when out and about". A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died. SH79 Fairlie to Geraldine, and back to Rangitata, is closed due to flooding across the highway and at key culverts/bridges. ^EH pic.twitter.com/RwgaTYG4Sv. All Christchurch roads affected by flooding have now re-opened. 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. 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