Access on SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, will be reduced, and the road closed entirely at times, on Thursday as slips cause by ex-tropical cyclone Hale are repaired
Motorists can expect delays on State Highway 1 south of Whangārei on Thursday as work is done repairing slips caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale earlier this week.
The storm dumped 96mm of rain on Whangārei - more than a month’s worth in 12 hours - on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding,
and bringing down trees and slips across the region. Due to slips on SH1 at the Brynderwyns caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale, the area will be reduced to a single lane under stop/go traffic management on Thursday, January 12.
There is currently a 50km/h temporary speed limit in place in this area.
From 9am crews will be conducting slip remediation work, including tree felling. While trees are being felled, traffic will be held at each end.
Waka Kotahi said motorists should expect delays or consider alternative routes such as Kaiwaka-Mangawhai-Waipū or via Dargaville and SH12/SH14.
