SH73 Darfield to Castle Hill slips, flooding, bridge approaches washed out in three places, shingle coating the road for 100 metres and 1m thick between Lake Lyndon and Porter River. About 2000 residents lost power overnight in 12 different incidents. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. The tidal prediction for Waimakariri is just that, a well educated guess based on years of observed data. Schools would also remain closed until further notice. Faafoi added that the next 24 hours would be critical. 55pm yesterday. Volunteers from Civil Defence are going around areas affected by the flooding to check on people's welfare. You can still turn west towards Halswell. FLOODING LATEST* Civil Defence orders residents of the low lying areas of The Pines Beach to evacuate* State of emergency declared for entire Canterbury region after heavy rain and flooding* The Eyre River has dropped overnight and 133 residents can return home. We will have another update in the morning once we have further information and have assessed the roads. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. "The technology had changed over time along with design requirements," CNC manager James Harrison tells Contractor. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection. It also means all of the regions resources are available, and we dont have to worry about territorial boundaries, she said. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. Hackthorne Rd, between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd. Heavy rain flooded the region yesterday, closing roads, sparking dramatic helicopter rescues and sending Civil Defence scrambling to set up emergency welfare shelters. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. A map of the affected area. There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. close beneath one is the harbour bar and winding estuary of the two small rivers, the Avon and Waimakariri . SH77, the inland route Darfield to the Rakaia Gorge slips and flooding. "Resurfacing work will start on the existing southbound lanes, affecting the morning flows, followed by the northbound lanes," MacKay said. Farming news ; Farming events; Plans, strategies and bylaws; Working with Ngi Tahu; Do it online. Other than those events, Lyford said Fire and Emergency NZ teams had been called to about 20 weather-related incidents in the region overnight. Avonside Drive, from Wainoni Road to Torlesse Street. River Flow for Waimakariri River at Old Highway Bridge. Southbound traffic will be diverted via the old Main North Road Bridge over the Waimakariri River," says Mr MacKay. Menu. 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. Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. River Road, from Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. "That includes people with water coming into their homes and people needing to be rescued from floodwater, as well as things like power lines brought down by trees.". Breadcrumbs Home / Flood Warning. The biggest concern is the Ashburton River - and the authorities have been working on an evacuation plan for up to 4000 homes by the Ashburton river. Even if they are closed, your call will be put through to a nurse who can advise you on what to do. SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St. SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd. If your street is closed due to flooding and you have a kerbside collection scheduled for Monday, please do not put your bins out until your street has re-opened. You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. The MetService has officially extended the rare Red Warning for heavy rain for Canterbury. Waimakariri District 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. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. The cost is 30 cents per message. 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. Slips and floodwaters are disrupting travel, making some roads impassable and "possibly isolating communities". High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. Okains Bay Road is down to one lane due to a slip. Latest News and Media Releases show sub menu. Published: Sep. 16, 2021 at 8:02 PM PDT. St John Canterbury district operations manager Curt Ward said staff had established an emergency operations centre in Christchurch and sent additional resources and specialist team members to the area to assist. 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. Contact us online. Comment: Were hearing a new kind of climate denial, arguing that its now too late to act on climate change, now we just have to get on with adapting to it. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. 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. If you come into contact with any floodwater, you should treat it as potentially contaminated. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. Photo: 2021 Getty Images Try one of the trails on offer to explore the coastline and forests of this unique rural district. Deep flooding at Selwyn River/Waikirikiri meant State Highway 1 at Dunsandel was unlikely to open today, she said. In the high tide and low tide chart , we can see that the first high tide was at 12:53 am and the next high tide will be at 1:17 pm . Video. Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. ARE YOU AFFECTED? 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. Methven Chertsey Rd, between Lyndhurst Road and Line Rd. And, despite parts of the region being already drenched by up to 300mm of rain, MetService warned that more bad weather was on the way and the situation could get worse before it got better. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. Locals are being told that a further 80mm to 100mm of rain is expected about the Canterbury High Country and foothills - bringing the rainfall totals for this area to above 400mm in some inland areas for the entire event, MetService said. Just before 2pm, Waka Kotahi confirmed the harbour bridge was now "fully open". 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. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. Those people had stayed with friends of family, while others had hunkered down at Hakatere Marae. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. Sandbagging was under way and the military had been brought in to assist should large scale evacuations be required. Water 1m deep over the road at this point and not dropping currently. Also, try and avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. Fire and Emergency personnel are assisting with the emergency evacuations. Ashburton, Selwyn and Timaru all declared states of emergency yesterday before a region-wide state of emergency was declared by Canterbury Civil Defence just before 5pm. Enter keywords. Auckland. Students, parents and whnau are encouraged to check with their schools, kura or early learning service about whether they are open through regular channels such as their websites or social media. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. Those in the low lying areas of Pines Beach, particularly around Dunns Ave were told toleave their homes now. SH77 from Darfield to Methven and Ashburton because there is flooding near Hawkins Bridge. To do this safely, both southbound lanes going towards Christchurch will be closed at night on Sunday 6 September, Monday 7 September and Tuesday 8 September. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. Get the latest information here. SH1 Ashburton at Saunders Road, Netherby, near the Racecourse, has surface flooding, please expect delays through this area. Roads in Christchurch that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am on Tuesday. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. 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. People are advised to check this traffic map for changes later this afternoon and overnight. All flood water must be assumed to be contaminated, contact and ingestion could make you sick, so please avoid where possible. Need help? We are still having some issues with the wastewater system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui and in Warden Street, Cargill Place, North Parade, Hope Street and Hercules Street in Shirley. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. Many factors will affect the tide tables at Waimakariri including local winds and pressure systems. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. The flooding has eased in Little River. The SVA will be sharing updates on social media as well. It also means all of the regions resources are available, and we dont have to worry about territorial boundaries, she said. "If you're being asked to move, please do so. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Video. The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. 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. "From Thursday, contractors will be at the bridge removing and disposing of the broken posts, then installing the 10 new posts and rails," Guy said. Weather - Canterbury flooding: Christchurch roads closed, high tide warnings - NZ Herald, Wild weather explained: The science of the Canterbury storm causing havoc - NZ Herald. Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the Ashburton River rises and heavy rain continues to fall. 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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. The flooding appears to be caused by blocked pipes. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. North over Waimakariri Bridge, Nthn Mwy. Love sport? The Old Waimakariri Bridge. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. If you are living on a road that is currently closed, still put your bins out for collection, if possible, as our contractors will empty them when the roads are re-opened. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. All Christchurch roads affected by flooding have now re-opened. If you need to report a problem in your area please call our Contact Centre on 941-8999, or it if is an emergency, call 111. Road Closed: Road Closure - 901 Pigeon Bay Road Updated 27 hours ago View traffic update details Caution: Scheduled Road Work - SH 74 Christchurch, at the Innes Updated 28 hours ago View traffic update details Vehicle Restrictions: Scheduled Road Work - Amberley footbridge Updated 29 hours ago View traffic update details 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. Traffic info. Traffic and travel. Rising waters have been breaking banks and flooding large swathes of land throughout Canterbury toady. Residents in the Akaroa harbour area are still being asked to conserve water. Lower Downs Rd (Ballantynes Bridge), Mayfield Klondyke Rd to Blairs Rd. They are responding to an outage in Diamond Harbour. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. Kellands Hill Rd from Pages Rd to Washdyke Flat Rd due to flooding and a vehicle crash. When working in the area ensure you wash your hands before drinking or eating. This route will stay closed overnight and Monday morning at least. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. The Police will be increasing their presence in the area to help us ensure the pumps arent tampered with overnight. Surface flooding throughout the district. The torrential rain is set to continue until later Monday - and many areas are planning for further evacuations, particularly near the Ashburton River which is nearing capacity. The heavy rain has affected the streams that we rely on for the water supply in Duvauchelle. [14] SH1 Waimakariri Bridges Photo: 2021 Getty Images. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. Motorists travelling northbound towards Kaiapoi will be able to use the bridge. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? We are asking residents in Duvauchelle only to use water required for essential purposes. People were earlierbeing told to evacuate immediately from an area of the Waimakariri district because a flood gate wasstuck open and there may be flooding. High tide on Monday morning is due at 8.30am. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. View our traffic map for the latest available information on road closures and delays. Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. Please exercise caution and drive to the conditions. Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. Flooding has forced the closure of the following roads: Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday. The Ashley River bridge on SH1 is also open, however there are temporary traffic lights in place to manage the traffic flow. Rather than call a drainlayer or plumber we suggest waiting for the floodwaters to recede as it is likely the problem will resolve itself. "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. Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says while authorities were keeping an eye on multiple rivers in the area, the Ashburton River is the main concern and 3000 homes are at risk. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. Another 100 people living near the Ashley River, near another risky stopbank, have also left their homes. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. Continue to check on neighbours and vulnerable people near where you live as long as the disruption caused by the weather lasts. Traffic dashboards. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. Mairaki Rd (rast of intersection with McIntoshs Rd). Please avoid travelling through South and Mid Canterbury and postpone your trips wherever possible on all these routes, says Tresca Forrester, Journey Manager for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Watch: Cantabrians on Saturday were preparing for the red alert-level deluge. The work is weather dependent. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, they should self-evacuate. We have contractors working to clear as many of these blockages as possible. Please only travel if it's essential. 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"We know this work is disruptive and we're working with our contractors to ensure it is done as quickly as possible.". But there was "still quite a bit of capacity" in the river. The Little River Service Hub and Library will open as normal today. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its website. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. 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. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. The damaged Old Waimakariri Bridge will remain closed to southbound traffic as repairs get started this week. 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. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. This is particularly critical around Duvauchelle. Motorists are advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. The closure of the le-aux-Tourtes bridge has resulted in delays and detours in Montreal's West Island. This is due to the increased demand on the system from the stormwater. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. This gauge should be a maximum of 1.8m and DROPPING; Old Highway Bridge: This gauge is next to the State Highway 1 Bridge (near the coast) and gives the cumecs (m/s) reading in town and the progress of water down the river. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is lifting the state of emergency for the region except for the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, where it will be extended for seven days. Dartmouth Bound light volumes. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a . We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. The council has also published a live version of these maps with street names included. "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. Were working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and riverflow updates on our website as the situation develops. Footer. 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Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Road resurfacing on the Waimakariri Bridge's southbound lanes will start on the afternoon of Saturday 29 August requiring the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during the morning peak hours on working days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. Waka Kotahi spokeswoman Tresca Forrester said engineers were out assessing damage. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to flooding. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a state of emergency and have evacuated two communities. The next high tide is due at 8pm tonight and is likely to bring some more flooding. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetService. Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill - next update due by midday Thursday, 3 June, SH1 Ashburton near Saunders Rd - Flooding, SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo (Burkes Pass) - Flooding. About 20 people live in the isolated North Canterbury valley. "The rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding.". Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. The local river, the mighty . It is required to give at least an hour's notice prior to the requested opening time. Menu Menu Share page. The work should take about a week to complete but will mostly take place near the riverbed, meaning it will be dependent on weather and river conditions. River Road, between Banks Avenue and North Avon Road. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. Residents no Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon told Newstalk ZB they are in the process of evacuating people from the affected areas. With freezing temperatures and many damaged roads, driving conditions are expected to be treacherous. Follow latest updates here: Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism Harbour Road, from Lower Styx Road to the end of the street. Winslow Rd, between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd. Access to Selwyn Huts via Days Rd is expected to be cut off due to flooding and residents are urged to self-evacuate. If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. Mariners who cannot navigate under the east truss (Kitsap County side) can request a Hood Canal Bridge draw span opening by calling (360) 779-3233. 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