People are being urged to slow down on the roads as roading contractors to clean-up following recent heavy rain.
People using roads in affected areas are being asked to adjust their driving to the conditions, which means slowing down, increasing following distances, switching headlights on and watching for flooding and other debris on the road.
"As heavy rainfall watches remain in place for parts of Bay of Plenty, northern Tairāwhiti, Coromandel, Tasman and Fiordland, possible slips and flooding will disrupt travel in affected regions, making some roads impassable and others likely to close at short notice," says a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokesperson.
"Please avoid unnecessary travel in these areas if possible.
"We want to thank road users for their continued patience and all our roading contractors for their hard mahi/work."
Other State Highway closures as of 7.45am
Northland region:
SH1 Brynderwyn to Waipu
This stretch of road remains closed from the SH12 intersection to Waipu.
Motorists should expect delays with a detour via Waipu / Mangawhai. Slips have now been cleared but the risk of further slips means the road will remain closed for now.
Auckland region:
SH 1 Hibiscus Coast Hwy On-ramp Northbound
Due to damage to the road surface, the Hibiscus Coast Hwy on-ramp to SH1 is closed. Motorists are advised to consider alternate routes.
Waikato / Coromandel region:
SH 23 Whatawhata
Due to a slip on SH23 west of Glentui Lane, the road is closed. An assessment will be undertaken early this morning. Please allow extra time for the detour (not available to High Productivity Motor Vehicles)
SH 26 Te Aroha to Paeroa
This stretch of road is now open but is being closely monitored with onsite traffic management in case a short notice closure is needed.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and take extra care in the area.
SH 25 Ruamahunga
Due to a rock fall between Waiomu and Ruamahunga, the road is closed. Traffic management is on site, motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay their journey.
SH25A Kopu to Hikuai
The highway remains closed until further notice following a large section of road collapsing over the weekend
The Tapu-Coroglen and 309 roads are also closed. Detour is State Highway 2 via Karangahake Gorge.
The gorge remains open however we are closely monitoring for any signs of flooding. It may close at short notice.
SH37 Waitomo
SH37 remains closed between the roundabout at SH3 and Fullerton Road. Detour available
Please check road and weather conditions before your journey:
For more information on the Auckland storm event see:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
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