Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. Another 100 people living near the Ashley River, near another risky stopbank, have also left their homes. The local river, the mighty . * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. 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. 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. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. Rue Brittan is closed on Brittan Terrace. 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. Two more roads have been closed due to flooding. Fire and Emergency personnel are assisting with the emergency evacuations. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. Eight residents were evacuated last night from Geraldine retirement village, and six people tending stock were airlifted to safety yesterday afternoon after being trapped by rising floodwaters at Okuku in North Canterbury. 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. "Especially during the morning peak, Tram Road users should also expect delays at the Tram Road and Main North Road intersection as we will be using Stop/Go controls, he says. Halifax 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.". We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. "The rain is actually easing at the moment. ARE YOU AFFECTED? We will have another update in the morning once we have further information and have assessed the roads. The next high tide is due at 8pm tonight and is likely to bring some more flooding. 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. Additional: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. Phone us 0800 324 636. You can get the latest information on which roads have reopened through our online road closures map. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the persistent rainfall has closed several state highways. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. The flooding has eased in Little River. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. Keep a close eye on the weather over the next few weeks. If you need to see a GP and have trouble getting there, phone them for advice. "The new timber is currently being cut to size to match the existing posts and replace the damaged railing on the bridge," said council's city streets maintenance manager Steve Guy. 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. Our contractors are planning to open Lake Forsyth due to the high rainfall over the last couple of days. Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said some locals had already started to evacuate overnight as rising river levels continued. Bridge closed. We are currently discharging floodwater from Curletts Basin. 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. Roger Harper captured this photo showing the damage to a bridge over the Waihi River at Winchester. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. Ensuring the Macdonald and MacKay bridges remain safe for the traveling public requires significant investment and ongoing capital projects. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. We slogged it out in the WA mines to set up our dream home in Golden Bay, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: March 2, 2023, Pilot inexperience key factor in helicopter crash that killed couple, injured children, Christchurch health worker faces employment backlash after racist social media posts, A year on from the Parliamentary riots: MPs just get on with life, Driver in fatal accident appeals her careless driving conviction, 'Future slums' coming to your neighbourhood, residents' petition warns, ASB matches BNZ's 4.99% one-year fixed mortgage rate in behind-closed-doors deal, Why we need to call time on the 10am check-out deadline, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'evicted from Frogmore Cottage'. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. SH79 between Inman Bridge and Skipton Bridge. Requesting an unneeded draw span opening is a reportable offense to the United States Coast Guard. Residents are reminded by the council not to drive around to see the flooding as it will hamper crews working to fix any problems. Affected residents have been told stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. My Journeys Journey Planner; Traffic and travel information . Traffic info. 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. Below is the road closure schedule: Wednesday, July 7 . Powers Rd Closed closed by Waitohi Peaks Rd. 3) NANAKULI . Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. A notice given to residents said the road would be closed after the evacuation order, and manned until it was safe for residents to return. "We've lost three bridges at this stage - that we're aware of.". Video. What follows is a list of projects taking place that will require full or lane closures for the summer and fall 2021. Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. Salmon pools are easy to locate and access. 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. Lower Downs Rd (Ballantynes Bridge), Mayfield Klondyke Rd to Blairs Rd. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. Of the households already evacuated, 243 are in Waimakariri. The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground. Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. Any closures of schools and early learning services are a matter for each school board or service manager to decide on a case-by-case basis. 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. The return of the late, great Robin Morrison. READ MORE: * 'Major rainfall event': Canterbury wakes up to floods and power outages * Ashburton, Hinds rivers expected to breach banks in Canterbury * Canterbury weather: Civil Defence says 'worst is yet to come' amid red rain warning. 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. 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. From midday to midnight, we are expecting another 50 to 80mm of rain for the southern parts of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills, with much of this before 8pm. . Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi addressed media in Ashburton on Sunday afternoon, saying heavy rain was expected to continue overnight and into Monday. The flooding we have seen in other areas of the city has been caused by leaves blocking grates. But it has been heavy rain right throughout the night," Brown said. "With a declaration in place we will be better placed to manage road closures which are expected across the district throughout today, especially if the state highway network is affected," Selwyn Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall said. Keep Reading A Day in Waimakariri With so much to explore in the Waimakariri District, why not make a day of it! See how the rain has built up in Canterbury since Saturday. The Mid Canterbury 4x4 park south of the forest will be closed to the public for a short period during the harvest. On about Wednesday 1 March, workers will start work on the south . Of the 70 permanent residents he suspected some would choose to stay behind in spite of the evacuation notice. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. Emergency services had been bracing for the extreme weather, with forecasters predicting "red alert" rain conditions since Friday. They will be going door-to-door in the worst affected areas, seeing if people need any assistance. 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. You can still turn west towards Halswell. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. "We really do urge people to stay off the roads. Retreat Road, between Patten Street and Swanns Road. In the meantime, it is restricted to light vehicles (i.e. UPDATED 1.15PM Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. the macdonald bridge. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road, has been closed due to severe flooding. 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. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. 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. In the last 24 hours, the Ashburton high country had experienced heavy rain which was making its way down through the river systems, Brown said. Rollesby Valley Road C49 ford is deep, caution required. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. 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: unter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. We expect to be able to start opening some of the closed roads in Christchurch later today. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. 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. Police strongly advise residents in flood-hit zones to stay at home after rescue crews performed multiple rescues in the area. Change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. All options for managing the incoming tide are being used. Avoid contact with flood waters if you can and assume they will be contaminated by sewage. The 60km ultra race follows a similar route to the MTB race, starting from the Waimakariri Golf Course at the Waimakariri Gorge, just past the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge to Kaiapoi and finishing on Raven Quay in Kaiapoi. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. "With traffic moving over to the middle of the bridge and merging back, movements will be much slower than usual. 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. Many factors will affect the tide tables at Waimakariri including local winds and pressure systems. We have sucker trucks in that area but we are asking residents living on those streets to use water for essential purposes only for the next 24 hours. Plan your trip. 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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. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Updated March 1, 2023 at 12:41 am. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. 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. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy, SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury. Parts of Akaroa township are experiencing severe flooding. Lyndhurst Rd, Between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. Situated 40 minutes north of Christchurch, the Waimakariri District is the perfect playground for all things outdoor. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. Next update midday Monday. River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to flooding. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. All other bridges across the district will be inspected for potential damage. Menu. [14] SH1 Waimakariri Bridges With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. Volunteers from Civil Defence are going around areas affected by the flooding to check on people's welfare. Copyright Star Media Network 2019. Additional crews have been deployed and Orion reports that at present 259 residents are without power.