Road to recovery - 13 August update
There are no significant changes to the roading situation today except for access times from Ngakuta Bay to Grove Arm Jetty this weekend - see below.
Queen Charlotte Drive - Picton to Kenepuru turnoff
The road is open between Picton and Ngakuta Bay, caution is advised because there are one lane sections managed by traffic lights.
Crews will be working this Saturday and the closure times will be in place as follows from Ngakuta Bay to Grove Arm Jetty:
- Stop/go operation between 7.00 am - 9.00 am resident/convoy access only
- Road closed 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
- Road open to resident/convoy access only from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
- Road closed 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
- Road open to residents from 5.00 pm until 9.00 am Monday with the manned check point at Ngakuta Bay - resident access only.
Weather permitting, the immediate clean-up work will be completed and access will be open to all vehicles the weekend of 28 August. Further recovery work will be required and the road will remain under temporary speed restrictions and one lane access in places.
Those needing to access Queen Charlotte Drive who are not residents will be required to have a Convoy Pass which will be valid only when the road is open for the hours above. To organise a pass please email:
Marlboroughlifelines@marlborough.govt.nz
Please include your name, business name, contact phone number, email address, vehicle registration and the date you need the pass for when submitting the email.
For information about the recovery efforts:
If you need general assistance, please call the Council's 24 hour number 03 520 7400. In an emergency, dial 111. Residents should continue to follow the Council's Facebook page, Antenno app, Twitter and the Council website for further information.
For the most up-to-date information about road closures and the state of your local road, please visit our dedicated recovery section:
Or email us at:
Or go to the map:
Marlborough Emergency Management Official Public Information Map
For roading information contact Marlborough Roads. Ph: 0800 213 213 between 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Email:
Disclaimer
The information in this media statement was correct at time of publication. Changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.