‘Expect delays’: Multiple vehicles impacted in truck versus car crash on SH1
NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.
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It will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.
It comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
Dan Tothill, reliant on his car due to a knee injury, has had to go without since January.
The road will be open to northbound traffic only.
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
Localised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
PM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?
When Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.
Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.
Decision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Recurring slip thwarts plans for four-hour reopening of SH1 tonight.
Hawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.