State Highway 25 between Kūaotunu and Whitianga was closed due to a slip. Photo / Supplied
Heavy rainfall and high winds have closed several roads across the Coromandel, with debris and surface flooding on many of the roads still open.
Motorists are urged to avoid travel until further notice.
At 1pm Tuesday afternoon the following roads were closed to all traffic:
Waka Kotahi says State Highway
25 remains closed in two locations due to weather-related slips.
As of 1pm today SH25 Coromandel to Te Rerenga is still closed due to multiple slips, and SH25 Kuaotunu to Wharekaho (Simpsons Beach) is closed due to a large slip covering both lanes
Roads that are open with conditions are SH25 Tairua to Hikuai, however Waka Kotahi says this may close again at short notice depending on rainfall volume and tides. SH25A Kopu to Hikuai is open, however residents are asked to consider not travelling to allow contractors to remove slip debris as quickly as possible.
With rainfall forecast to continue across the rest of the week Coromandel residents are encouraged to check the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner at www.journeys.govt.nz for the latest state highway conditions, as there may be further closures required. Residents should only travel if absolutely necessary, and when driving it is important to drive to the conditions.
