Source: New Zealand Police
Motorists in the Waikato are being warned to drive with extreme caution and not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
A number of local roads and highways are shut across the district, including:
- State Highway 39, between Otorohanga and Pirongia.
- State Highway 3 between Mangaorongo Road and Ngahape Road.
- Kiokio Station Road at Otorohanga.
- Phillips Road at Otorohanga.
If you must travel, please slow down and be prepared for surface flooding or obstructions on road. Anyone travelling should check NZTA’s Journey Planner website for the latest highway conditions, and local council Facebook pages.
ENDS
Issued by the Police Media Centre
