Tidal port for Waimakariri is Lyttelton, New Zealand - 14.54km away. "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. 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. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. Hulverston Drive, from Avondale Road to Orrick Crescent. The water supply in the area relies heavily on the surrounding streams, which are being affected by the heavy rains. Video. 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. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. There are currently ten state highway closures in place throughout Canterbury, Waka Kotahi said. 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.". Anama Settlement Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. 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. Engineers are assessing the two Kowai River bridges and Porter River bridge approaches on SH73 today, and there is a lot of river shingle covering this highway which needs to be shifted before it can reopen, Forrester said. The council has also published a live version of these maps with street names included. "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. "Resurfacing work will start on the existing southbound lanes, affecting the morning flows, followed by the northbound lanes," MacKay said. "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.. Slips and floodwaters around Canterbury are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. Video published May 31, 2021. Due to surface flooding, only emergency travel should be undertaken. * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. 7:03 a.m., 11/10/22 Jacksonville bridges remain open and are not expected to close until sustained winds reach over . Bridge closed. Newport Road from Emlyn Street to Wainoni Road. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. Lowerdowns Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. "We know this work is disruptive and we're working with our contractors to ensure it is done as quickly as possible.". Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. If frozen food has been defrosted but has been kept chilled, it should be used as soon as possible - as if it had been bought fresh. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. The Southern Rugby Clubrooms is on standby for anyone who needs somewhere to go. Keep Reading Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. Rain is expected to continue falling throughout today and tomorrow. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. A weekly digest of the latest news and insights on climate change and sustainability. Marine Parade, between Fleming Street and Leaver Terrace, is closed due to flooding. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. 55pm yesterday. 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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SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. News and Events. The Diversion Bridge on South Eyre Rd, Harewood Rd Bridge and Poyntzs Rd Bridge will be inspected by bridge engineers at first light on Monday to determine if they can be opened again to traffic. With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. The closure, which is expected to end in December 2023, is required for a $34.4 million bridge rehabilitation project. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . Officials have been meeting this morning in response to the flooding disaster that has hit Canterbury since the weekend due to heavy rainfall. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. 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In conjunction with the work above, repairs are also being undertaken on the SH1 Waimakariri River bridges, which will require the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp overnight between 8pm and 5am, from the 29 th Jan to 10 th Feb. Further works will be done next week at Bellgrove subdivision, with stop/go in place along Kippenberger Ave as needed. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. 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. After the earthquakes, farmers in the regions helped out Christchurch in a major way. Forks Rd, between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Ashburton Staveley Rd. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the persistent rainfall has closed several state highways. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Mairaki Rd (rast of intersection with McIntoshs Rd). 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Due to the State of Emergency and the king tides, He Puna Taimoana is closed today. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. 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. 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. What follows is a list of projects taking place that will require full or lane closures for the summer and fall 2021. 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. Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. The flooding has eased in Little River. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Follow latest updates here: Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. Get the latest information here. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. 4y Author Transport for Christchurch SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:50 PM UPDATE The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. River Road, from Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. However, with the next high tide due at 8pm we expect to see flooding occurring again. Owles Terrace, from Hardy Street to Collingwood Road. Photo: 2021 Getty Images. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. The section of the Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail between Milton Road South and Cochranes Road will be closed to the public until approximately Wednesday 8 March. Brown said while some flow monitors on Ashburton River had been damaged, others were still providing information. There are 9 known permanent live traffic, weather and surf cameras situated within 10km of this traffic camera. Evacuating residents were asked to secure their homes, turn off power, water and gas, and take enough medicines and personal items for two to three nights. Southern fire communications shift manager Simon Lyford said they had helped police with "a couple" of water rescues overnight, as well as helping police and Civil Defence teams with precautionary evacuations. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. Until the streams can be used again, residents are asked to use water sparingly. 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. Numerous roads have been closed across Canterbury due to widespread flooding. This is due to weather conditions and to avoid bins blowing over with potential high winds overnight. under 2 tonnes) and there is a temporary 30km/h speed limit in place. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. 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. Waimakariri Gorge: This gauge is located on the Gorge Bridge and measures the height of the river. Watch: Cantabrians on Saturday were preparing for the red alert-level deluge. Residents in the Akaroa harbour area are still being asked to conserve water. 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 stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. 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. 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