Marlborough’s recovery effort is continuing
with agencies and contractors working hard to connect
communities still isolated.
The following is the
latest update regarding the Kenepuru Road and Queen
Charlotte Drive:
Linkwater to Havelock, along the
Queen Charlotte Drive, is closed and should not be used.
There is no vehicle access whatsoever.
Linkwater to
Willow Bay, along the Kenepuru Road, is accessible by
residents only.
Willow Bay to Portage Bay is closed
and should not be used. There is no vehicle access
whatsoever.
Roads in Kenepuru Sound beyond Portage
are accessible by residents only.
Marlborough
Emergency Management Incident Controller Richard Coningham
Marlborough Weather Event Update No 17
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Evacuated residents from Tuamarina, Spring Creek and the Lower Wairau can return to their homes from midday.
However, some from other areas will have to wait until two helicopters have assessed the condition of the roads and rivers.
Evacuees can now pick up their vehicles stranded along SH1 between Picton and Blenheim. Stranded vehicles will also be removed by police if the owner cannot be located or the vehicle is damaged.
State Highway 1 including the Wairau River bridge was expected to re-open from midday.
SH6 between Renwick and Havelock is not expected to open until mid-afternoon at the earliest.
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