6.45pm 23 Sept

Travellers please note that the Waihenga bridge is likely to reach 4.2m by 9.30pm tonight and the Huangarua River is rising, with a potential impact on the Ponatahi bridge.

These are in addition to the delays a massive slip on Remutaka Hill is posing for travellers.

We will bring you updates as we get those from Waka Kotahi.

In the meantime, for those planning on travelling, please heed the river levels on the GWRC website http://graphs.gw.govt.nz/?siteName=Ruamahanga%20River%20at%20Waihenga%20Bridge&dataSource=Stage

And road/bridge closures on Waka Kotahi’s website https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/9

Note that the Waihenga bridge is generally closed when river level reaches 4.5m.

Alternative routes in and out of Martinborough can be found on Council’s website: https://swdc.govt.nz/alternative-routes-around-the-district/

Travel safe folks.