Latest from AT while Auckland rides through the weather
As of 12:15pm from AT
TRANSPORT UPDATE
All of Tamaki Drive has reopened except for Kohimarama between Averill Ave and Selwyn Ave where a local detour is in place. This section is expected to reopen around 2pm.
As of 11:20am from AT
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT UPDATE
Update on Tamaki Drive
Auckland Transport is working to re-open Tamaki Drive after this morning’s flooding.
The part of the road Ngapipi Road to Selwyn Ave will open shortly, followed by section from The Strand to Ngapipi.
All going well the remaining area Selwyn Ave to Averill Ave will re-open at around 2pm.
From Auckland Transport as of 10:30am
Bad weather disrupting roads and buses, trains not affected
This morning’s bad weather has closed some roads and is affecting bus services in Auckland.
This is the latest information:
“Tamaki Dr
- Road closed between The Strand and Kohimarama Rd
- All bus services detouring via Shore Rd/Kepa Rd
- Major delays – Shore Rd currently bumper to bumper
” Remuera Rd – Greenlane/Ladies Mile Intersection
- Traffic lights out at these intersections
- Major delays in the area
- Affects all Remuera Rd bus services
” Whangaparoa – By Marellen Dr
- Partial road closure due to fallen trees
” Pt Chevalier – Selwyn Village
- Road closure affecting 007 bus services
” Quay St – Lower Albert to Lower Queen St
- Partial road closure but most buses remaining on route
- City LINK from Wynyard Quarter detouring via Customs St
- Some traffic getting funnelled into Britomart causing delays
” Meadowbank – Harapaki Rd – ROAD NOW OPEN
General delays apply to the entire bus network due to severe congestion on most arterial roads.
All train services are operating as per normal.
More updates as they come through
