Transport New Zealand has updated road closures in Christchurch following the earthquake plus details on flooding in the North Island which has affected two highways

South Island…

State Highway 74 between Breezes Road and Metro Place is closed due to a broken sewage pipe.

Single lane access is expected to be restored tomorrow morning.

To the north of the city the Chaney’s Road on-ramp on to State Highway 1 remains closed.

West of the city State Highway 77 has reopened with a two kilometre detour from Glentunnel to Glenroy.

All major bridges and the Lyttelton tunnel have been assessed and given the all clear.

Highway operations manager Peter Connors says further analysis of bridges and other structures will continue on the state highway network throughout the week.

North Island…

SH 57 Levin To Linton Caution : Flooding: Surface Flooding With Slips – Take Extra Care While Driving

SH 35 Omaio: Omaio Caution : Washout: Washout On Sh35 3.6kms East Of Motu Bridge. Single Lane Closure Now In Place With Priority Signage.
 

– Newstalk ZB & WeatherWatch.co.nz

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