13 June 2022

Due to rising river levels, the Waihenga Bridge near Martinborough on SH53 is closed.

Updates will be posted on access to the bridge thoughout the day.

The heavy rain has also closed Hinekura Road to all vehicles except 4WD this morning due to slips on the road. A contractor will be on site and remediating the damage shortly.

Council hopes to have the road reopened by the end of the day, but please check for further messages. If using a 4WD vehicle on the road, please exercise caution.