Part of State Highway 1 between Kaiwaka and Waipū is closed due to a slip.
Photo: NZTA / Waka Kotahi
State Highway 1 through the Brynderwyn Hills, between Kaiwaka and Waipū, has been closed after heavy rain caused some slips onto the road.
There was a detour in place for cars and other light vehicles detour via Nova Scotia Drive, Cove Road, Garbolino Road, and Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
In a statement, NZTA said because it was a “significant slip”, the detour was not suitable for trucks; instead, they needed to detour via State Highway 12 and SH14.
“The road is fully closed, and we don’t yet have a time frame for reopening the road.
SH1 KAIWAKA TO WAIPU (BRYNDERWYN HILLS) – SLIP – 11AM, SAT 20 JUL
SH1 is now CLOSED over the Brynderwyn Hills following a slip.
A light vehicle detour is available via Nova Scotia Dr, Cove Rd, Garbolino Rd, and Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd.
HPMV’s are required to use SH12 & SH14. ^CS pic.twitter.com/LdEhgpuVj9— NZ Transport Agency – Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) July 19, 2024
“We have been advised by our council partners that Paparoa Oakley Road is unsuitable for freight at this time as there has been a significant under slip on the road.”
NZTA would continue to monitor the routes and provide updates.
It advised drivers to check road and weather conditions before they travelled.
