Road Status - Monday 24 June 2024

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 Here's how the roads are looking

Last updated: Monday 24 June, 8:45am

Driving conditions are hazardous, please take care or stay off the roads if at all possible. 

⛔️ Closed ✅ Open ⚠️ Caution

✅ ⚠️ Te Kooti Road - Open to one lane. Contractors on site. 
⚠️ Tāneatua Road - Manual traffic control (stop/go) due to flooding.
Road works will continue around the rohe / district tomorrow as we do a spot of cleaning up. This includes on:
⚠️ Gorge Road to bottom of Ōhope Road - We'll be cleaning up various debris, blocked culverts, footpaths etc. Expect the slip lane on Gorge Road coming up the hill from town to be closed for a time, and please drive with caution over to Ōhope as our   crews will be out and about.
⛔️ Night closures will be happening tonight and tomorrow night in central Whakatāne (Domain / Landing / Goulstone Roads) due to road maintenance. Detours will be in place.

Potholes can appear quickly following heavy rain.

For the wider network please visit NZ Transport Agency - Road and Traffic Information »

 Important information for residents living or working close to cliffs or steep slopes (escarpments)

Whakatāne and Ōhope residents living or working close to escarpments should always remain alert for any signs of escarpment instability.

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