News | 1 September 2022
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Weather and road closure updates

There are a number of significant slips which are affecting traffic and pedestrian access around the city.

Map of recent slips around the Wellington region
Map of recent slips around Wellington region

UPDATE #8 - 9am Wednesday 31 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic while the site is assessed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is now open but down to a traffic light-controlled single lane.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail. 

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

We ask the public to please be patient and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #7 - 4pm Tuesday 30 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed while debris is still being removed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic while the site is assessed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is now open but down to a traffic light-controlled single lane.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail. 

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

We ask the public to please be patient and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #6 - 2pm Monday 29 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed while debris is still being removed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic while the site is assessed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is now open but down to a traffic light-controlled single lane.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail. 

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

We ask the public to please be patient and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #5 - 10am Thursday 25 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Horokiwi Road is currently two way stop/go except the section to be assessed near the quarry which is down to one lane with reduced speed to 30km/h.
  • Main Road Tawa is closed between Victory and McLellan.
  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed.
  • Laura Avenue in Brooklyn is closed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is closed pending structure teams assessment report and installation of barriers and traffic lights. Closed from Chaytor St – Braithwaite St. Residents access only from Braithwaite St end.
  • Sutherland Crescent in Melrose is closed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic following the large slip there last week. Geotechnical engineers are waiting for dry weather before they make a call on the stability of the slip face.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail.

Some roads are still closed while waiting on improved weather and geo inspection to asses risk before slip removal. Crews are prioritising work and focusing on clearing slips from arterial routes – this means motorists and pedestrians still need to take care because some smaller slips may not be cleared immediately.

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

Stormwater overflows occur during heavy rain, keep an eye on Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) for condition of water.

We ask the public to please be patient and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #4 - 2pm Tuesday 23 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Horokiwi Road is currently two way stop/go except the section to be assessed near the quarry which is down to one lane with reduced speed to 30km/h.
  • Main Road Tawa is closed between Victory and McLellan.
  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed.
  • Tiotio Road in Miramar is closed.
  • Laura Avenue in Brooklyn is closed.
  • Kotinga Street in Kilbirnie is closed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is closed pending structure teams assessment report. Closed from Chaytor St – Braithwaite St. Residents access only from Braithwaite St end.
  • Sutherland Crescent in Melrose is closed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic following the large slip there last week. Geotechnical engineers are waiting for dry weather before they make a call on the stability of the slip face.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail.

Some roads are still closed while waiting on improved weather and geo inspection to asses risk before slip removal. Crews are prioritising work and focusing on clearing slips from arterial routes – this means motorists and pedestrians still need to take care because some smaller slips may not be cleared immediately.

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

With stormwater overflows due to heavy rain, keep an eye on Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) for condition of water.

We ask the public to please be patient and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #3 - 10am Monday 22 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Main Road Tawa is closed between Victory and McLellan.
  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed.
  • Tiotio Road in Miramar is closed.
  • Laura Avenue in Brooklyn is closed.
  • Kotinga Street in Kilbirnie is closed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is closed.
  • Sutherland Crescent in Melrose is closed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic following the large slip there last week. Geotechnical engineers are waiting for dry weather before they make a call on the stability of the slip face.
  • Due to the large slip at Wilton Park, part of the Kaiwharawhara Track at Ōtari is closed upstream of Troup Picnic Area. It is not possible to walk to Ian Galloway Park from Troup Picnic Area due to the slip. The track from Karori Cemetery to Wilton Road (near no14 bus terminus) is open. We would appreciate it if people can respect all closures and temporary barriers as the slip is active and is impossible to cross. The upper Yellow Trail remains closed due to a summer slip. All other trails are open including the Circular Walk, Blue Trail, Red Trail and lower Yellow Trail.

City Council staff and contractors are still working on incidents around the city today as the wet weather and wind continues to cause problems with landslips, flooding and trees down. Crews are prioritising work and focusing on clearing slips from arterial routes – this means motorists and pedestrians need to take care because some smaller slips may not be cleared immediately. Road users are urged to drive and ride to the conditions especially in hillier parts of the city where more slips may come down over the next few days.

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

With stormwater overflows due to heavy rain, keep an eye on Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) for condition of water.

We ask the public to please be patient, travel to the conditions, and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #2 - 11.30pm Sunday 21 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Main Road Tawa is closed between Victory and McLellan.
  • Pass of Branda in Seatoun is closed.
  • Tiotio Road in Miramar is closed.
  • Laura Avenue in Brooklyn is closed.
  • Kotinga Street in Kilbirnie is closed.
  • Birdwood Street in Karori is closed.
  • Takarau Gorge Road between Johnsonville and Makara Beach is resident access only.
  • Sutherland Crescent in Melrose is closed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic following the large slip there last week. Geotechnical engineers are waiting for dry weather before they make a call on the stability of the slip face.
  • Ngaio Gorge is now open.
  • Chaytor Street is now open.
  • Woodhouse Avenue in Karori is now open.
  • Onslow Road in Khandallah is now open.

City Council staff and contractors are still working on about 130 live incidents around the city today as the wet weather and wind continues to cause problems with landslips, flooding and trees down. Crews are prioritising work and focusing on clearing slips from arterial routes – this means motorists and pedestrians need to take care because some smaller slips may not be cleared immediately. Road users are urged to drive and ride to the conditions especially in hillier parts of the city where more slips may come down over the next few days.

Please avoid slip areas where possible for safety reasons.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

Multiple wastewater overflows into the stormwater have also resulted in Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) issuing alerts in the region to avoid swimming in the sea for 24 hours to allow for tidal cycles to clear the water.

We ask the public to please be patient, travel to the conditions, and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.

UPDATE #1 - 4.30pm Saturday 20 August

The latest road closure, Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and status updates are:

  • Ngaio Gorge is down to one lane in place while contractors clear a large slip that came down this afternoon.
  • Laura Avenue in Brooklyn is closed.
  • Takarau Gorge Road between Johnsonville and Makara Beach is closed by slips and flooding.
  • Sutherland Crescent in Melrose is closed.
  • The Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street remains closed to traffic following the large slip there last week. Geotechnical engineers are waiting for dry weather before they make a call on the stability of the slip face.
  • Chaytor Street is now open.
  • Woodhouse Avenue in Karori is now open.
  • Onslow Road in Khandallah is now open.

City Council staff and contractors are still working on about 130 live incidents around the city today as the wet weather and wind continues to cause problems with landslips, flooding and trees down. Crews are prioritising work and focusing on clearing slips from arterial routes – this means motorists and pedestrians need to take care because some smaller slips may not be cleared immediately. Road users are urged to drive and ride to the conditions especially in hillier parts of the city where more slips may come down over the next few days.

Some bus routes may be impacted by road closures, so visit Metlink for further information.

Check NZTA Waka Kotahi for other updates around the region.

Multiple wastewater overflows into the stormwater have also resulted in Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) issuing alerts in the region to avoid swimming in the sea for 48 hours to allow for tidal cycles to clear the water.

We ask the public to please be patient, travel to the conditions, and report slips or weather related hazards to the Contact Centre on 499 4444 or through the FixIt App.