Most southern highways have reopened after flooding caused widespread problems over the weekend. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said this afternoon its contractors had worked overtime to reopen most of the highways affected by the massive downpours. “Work is progressing well at both of these sites, and we’re aiming to have both roads reopened by the weekend. Moutere Disputed Spur Road – CLOSED (approx. 5km from Omakau end)Killarney street, Naseby – CLOSEDCreamery Rd – CLOSEDManiototo Rd – CLOSED (from Waipiata Gimmerburn Rd to Lower Gimmerburn Rd)Naseby Link Rd – CLOSEDNaseby Gimmerburn Rd – CLOSED from SH85 – Fennessy RodAuripo Rd - CLOSED (Boundary to Thurlow Rd)Danseys Pass Rd is CLOSED from the Kyeburn River Road intersection to the summitScotts Lane – CLOSED (Kyeburn River Rd to Swinburn Back Road)

Source: Otago Daily Times January 05, 2021 03:29 UTC