Wild weather: Several Coromandel roads closed

State Highway 25 between Kūaotunu and Whitianga was closed due to a slip. Photo / Supplied

Heavy rainfall and high winds have closed several roads across the Coromandel, with debris and surface flooding on many of the roads still open.

Motorists are urged to avoid travel until further notice.

At 1pm Tuesday afternoon the following roads were closed to all traffic:

Waka Kotahi says State Highway 25 remains closed in two locations due to weather-related slips.

As of 1pm today SH25 Coromandel to Te Rerenga is still closed due to multiple slips, and SH25 Kuaotunu to Wharekaho (Simpsons Beach) is closed due to a large slip covering both lanes

Roads that are open with conditions are SH25 Tairua to Hikuai, however Waka Kotahi says this may close again at short notice depending on rainfall volume and tides. SH25A Kopu to Hikuai is open, however residents are asked to consider not travelling to allow contractors to remove slip debris as quickly as possible.

With rainfall forecast to continue across the rest of the week Coromandel residents are encouraged to check the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner at www.journeys.govt.nz for the latest state highway conditions, as there may be further closures required. Residents should only travel if absolutely necessary, and when driving it is important to drive to the conditions.

Thames Coromandel District Council said this morning Tapu Coroglen Rd was closed due to a large slip blocking the road 9km from Tapu (near the Square Kauri). Traffic management and road clearing will take place today. Expected reopening is 4pm today.

The 309 Rd is closed due to a large slip blocking the road about 5km from the State Highway 25 intersection (Coromandel Town end just past The Waterworks). Traffic management will remain in place until a crew can establish this morning. Expected reopening is 4pm today.

Hikuai Settlement Rd is closed at each end. Two sets of powerlines are down. Temporary traffic management will remain in place until it is safe to carry out work to open the road first thing this morning. Expected reopening 4pm today.

Kennedy Bay Rd is open to one lane. A crew will return this morning to clear the remaining debris that came down with the tree.