Additional crews have been deployed and Orion reports that at present 259 residents are without power. "We encourage anyone who has the time and capacity to support the clean up efforts to join us - everyone is welcome to lend a helping hand.. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, they should self-evacuate. It comes as a region-wide state of emergency has been declared as rain continues to pound Canterbury - amid fears thousands of homes may need to be evacuated. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. Early on Sunday afternoon around 70 residents of Selwyn Huts were asked to "evacuate now" as the rising Selwyn River was expected to cut off access to the settlement. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". You can still turn west towards Halswell. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St, SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd, SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill - next update due by midday, SH1 Ashburton near Saunders Rd - flooding. Mount Thomas Rd east of Kennedys Hill Rd (restricted access). Most of the flooding that weve had so far has been related to the king tides, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. Raincliff Road is closed due to a fallen tree. Wellington. Canterbury residents can text RV then short code (river) to 3730 to receive river flow information from Environment Canterbury. The New Zealand Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council, Fulton Hogan, Jacobs and Aurecon form the alliance which hopes to have the 16-months Waimakariri Bridges widening job completed by the end of this year. Residents on the higher sections of The Pines Beach could stay if they wish, but couldbe isolated for some time if Beach Road floods. Here's what we know so far about road closures. We will be gradually releasing the water stored in them. Two more roads have been closed due to flooding. But, if you are in position to clear any blockages near your property, we would really appreciate your assistance because we wont be able to get everywhere.. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Police strongly advise residents in flood-hit zones to stay at home after rescue crews performed multiple rescues in the area. 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. When working in the area ensure you wash your hands before drinking or eating. All options for managing the incoming tide are being used. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". Main details Thu 1 Dec 2022 1:44 PM Location Waimakariri River @ Bealey Bridge lookout View with Google Maps Region Selwyn District County Canterbury New Zealand Additional details People Owner Becky Turley Other participating eBirders Jane Stavert Checklist version by Jane Stavert Merryl Edelstein Checklist version by Merryl Edelstein Contacts Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the persistent rainfall has closed several state highways. Please only travel if it's essential. PROGRESS ON WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE WORK NEED MORE INFORMATION? Traffic dashboards. Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. Abstract: Poster shows a farmer cutting grain with a scythe; in background, haystacks, a city, a river, factories, mountains and a rainbow. Motorists were advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. 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. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that: Severe flooding is affecting the following roads: These roads are still open at this stage but extreme care is needed if you are driving on them. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. Continue to check on neighbours and vulnerable people near where you live as long as the disruption caused by the weather lasts. Vehicles. The water supply in the area relies heavily on the surrounding streams, which are being affected by the heavy rains. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace. Road Closed: Road Closure - 901 Pigeon Bay Road Updated 27 hours ago View traffic update details Caution: Scheduled Road Work - SH 74 Christchurch, at the Innes Updated 28 hours ago View traffic update details Vehicle Restrictions: Scheduled Road Work - Amberley footbridge Updated 29 hours ago View traffic update details State Highway 75 is now closed from Barry's Bay to Birdlings Flat. A map showing all the local road closures around Christchurch and Banks is available online. The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground. Phone us 0800 324 636. It is possible the water maybe contaminated. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. There will be another high tide again at 8.30am tomorrow. The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. Thank you to the community members who have been in touch regarding the pumps stopping and starting. Another 100 people living near the Ashley River, near another risky stopbank, have also left their homes. Stay up to date with local road conditions and alternative routes on the Ashburton District Council website. 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. About 20 people live in the isolated North Canterbury valley. Council contractors will monitor and respond to areas where grit may be required. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. 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. 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. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. The closure is for workers to set barrier walls, paint lines and build crossovers in preparation for a massive overhaul of the 59 year-old bridge. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. Other than those events, Lyford said Fire and Emergency NZ teams had been called to about 20 weather-related incidents in the region overnight. Comment: Were hearing a new kind of climate denial, arguing that its now too late to act on climate change, now we just have to get on with adapting to it. 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. There have been no reports of any properties in Christchurch being flooded above floor level but there is widespread surface flooding in low-lying riverside areas, Mr Drennan says. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. Kriegsanleihe! This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. SH77, the inland route Darfield to the Rakaia Gorge slips and flooding. Canterbury road users are being urged to check routes if they cannot avoid travel, as some state highways and bridges look likely to remain closed. Check they have supplies, including their medications, and share with them the advice on water and food safety. Farming news ; Farming events; Plans, strategies and bylaws; Working with Ngi Tahu; Do it online. The biggest concern is the Ashburton River - and the authorities have been working on an evacuation plan for up to 4000 homes by the Ashburton river. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. Parts of Banks Peninsula have received close to 100mm. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. 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. All regions. Tramway Rd, from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd. 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. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. Traffic and travel. FL 511. The cost is 30 cents per message. 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. Blackford Rd and Double Hill Run Rd, from SH77. The heavy rain has resulted in some wastewater overflows so people are advised to treat any flood waters or river water they come into contact with as potentially contaminated. SH8 through Burkes Pass is likely to close later this afternoon ie Fairlie to Tekapo with culverts constantly filling with debris. If you have to be on the roads today, please heed the road closure signs. Menu Menu Share page. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. Newport Road from Emlyn Street to Wainoni Road. SH79 Fairlie to Geraldine, and back to Rangitata, is closed due to flooding across the highway and at key culverts/bridges. Latest News and Media Releases show sub menu. was pulled from the river, near the old Waimakariri bridge, by a police dive team at 12. Published on 15 Feb 2023 Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. The reason for diverting southbound traffic is that, if northbound traffic was detoured, motorists would have to cross four lanes of traffic on Main North Rd. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. NZTA Journey Planner. 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. If you are living on a road that is currently closed, still put your bins out for collection, if possible, as our contractors will empty them when the roads are re-opened. (Josh Grant/CBC) The le-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects Montreal's West Island to . Dartmouth Bound light volumes. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. Waimakariri District, Selwyn District Region Canterbury Region Legal description Legal Road and Crown Land (under action), Canterbury Land District Links open/close Former use Transport - Bridge/ Viaduct Additional information open/close Construction Dates Original Construction 1877 - Other Information It is expected that the bridge will be reopened by the end of the week, once the water level subsides and the structure can be checked. The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Lower Styx Road, from Spencerville to Harbour Road. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. About 2000 residents lost power overnight in 12 different incidents. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. Several roads and state highways across Canterbury are closed as widespread flooding and wild weather lash the region. Eight households near Kairaki Beach are also being evacuated. Below is the road closure schedule: Wednesday, July 7 . 'It could get worse': State of local emergency declared in Canterbury, dozens of school closures announced, In pictures and video: Red-alert level deluge swamps Canterbury, Copyright 2022 Discovery NZ Limited (Warner Bros. We suggest that people stay at home and wait the weather out, avoid rivers and only travel if essential,'' says ECan rivers manager Leigh Griffiths. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. 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 . Of the households already evacuated, 243 are in Waimakariri. Visit our offices. But it has been heavy rain right throughout the night," Brown said. Numerous roads have been closed across Canterbury due to widespread flooding. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. Access to Selwyn Huts via Days Rd is expected to be cut off due to flooding and residents are urged to self-evacuate. 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. It is operational 24/7 and is currently online. 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