Road closed due to landslip
The main road between Christchurch and Akaroa (SH75) is closed after a passerby spotted a moving slip on Wednesday morning.
What you need to know:
- The slip is 3.5km south of the Little River township towards Lincoln on SH75.
- Due to the threat to vehicles, the road has been closed - the slip was still moving as of 7:15am.
- No houses have been evacuated, and two fire crews are in attendance from Little River and Lincoln.
Waka Kotahi said due to flooding the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd was closed between Birdlings Flat and Little River.
Road users were advised to avoid the area or delay their journey.
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