Civil Defence - situation overview - 24/07/2006

Mangamahu update

The flying fox being built across the Mangawhero River at Mangamahu will be operational by Tuesday afternoon, July 25. The flying fox will be used to transport mail, groceries and small items to Mangamahu residents.

Work is continuing on repairs to Te Rimu Road which provides access to Mangamahu via SH4. Heavy machinery which has been used to remove debris from the Mangawhero River will be taken out via Te Rimu Road on Wednesday, July 26. The road will not be closed to locals but they are asked to take care and be aware that their journey may take some time because of the lack of passing places. The machinery will be travelling extremely slowly.

Roads

Closed
Whanganui River Road
Matatara Road
Kaikokopu Road
Ahu Ahu Valley Road
Kauarapaoa Road (between Carlyle's and Shepherd's woolshed)
Tokomaru West Road – closed to heavy vehicles only
Tokomaru East Road – closed to heavy vehicles only

The following roads are open but extreme care is required
Watershed Road
Rangitatau East Road
Makirikiri Valley Road
Papaiti Road
Kaukatea Valley Road
Longacre Road
Pukerimu Road
Kai Iwi Valley Road
Parihauhau Road
Te Rimu Road

The following roads are being worked on today
Whanganui River Road
Papaiti Road
Kaukatea Valley Road
Longacre Road
Kai Iwi Valley Road
Ahu Ahu Valley Road
Tokomaru East Road
Tokomaru West Road
Kauarapaoa Road
Parihauhau Road
Fields Track
Te Rimu Road
Watershed Road
Whangaehu Valley Road