Monday, 19 July 2021, 12:06 pm
Nelson and Westport are both now accessible by the Lewis
Pass and Springs Junction to the south and east, says Waka
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, following the extensive flooding
of recent days.
“We do need road users to understand
that reopening the highway does not mean it is back to what
it was last week,” says Tresca Forrester, Waka Kotahi
Journey Manager.
“We need everyone’s patience and
care on all upper South Island networks in coming days and
weeks.”
Hard-working road crews have reopened the
route connecting the Lewis Pass, SH7 at Springs Junction to
SH65 through the Shenandoah and onto SH6 into Nelson, she
Press Release – NZTA Nelson and Westport are both now accessible by the Lewis Pass and Springs Junction to the south and east, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, following the extensive flooding of recent days. We do need road users to understand that reopening the …
Nelson and Westport are both now accessible by the Lewis Pass and Springs Junction to the south and east, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, following the extensive flooding of recent days.
“We do need road users to understand that reopening the highway does not mean it is back to what it was last week,” says Tresca Forrester, Waka Kotahi Journey Manager.
Fallen trees, heavy rain and gusts of wind as a severe weather warning is issued for Cantabrians
Fallen trees, heavy rain and gusts of wind as a severe weather warning is issued for Cantabrians 6 July 2021
Waka Kotahi Journey manager Tresca Forrester says people are already out clearing debris on Southland highways.
She warns drivers it s going to be a wild 24 hour ahead and drivers should take extra care.
Wellington is also being battered by strong winds that could reach up to 120 kilometres an hour.
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