Cyclone Gabrielle: Maps of road closures across state highway network
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
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When Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.
Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.
Decision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Recurring slip thwarts plans for four-hour reopening of SH1 tonight.
Hawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Motorists using SH25A will only be allowed to drive on the road between 7am - 7pm.
Three times in the last three years a driver has crashed into the Tinwald rail bridge.
Today the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.
The drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.
"Improving road quality is happening, but is necessarily relatively slow.”
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Waka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.
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