This is despite the work which occurred over the past eight days to remove 5000 tonnes of rock from 17 slip sites. Another 40 mm of rain is forecast.
The next update is expected by 1.30pm.
Drivers should take the inland road via Culverden and Waiau if they are heading to Kaikoura today. From Waipara, SH7 takes drivers to the Waiau/ Mt Lyford turnoff.
Ways to find out what is happening on the highway network:
- NZ Transport Agency's travel and traffic page here.
- Transport Agency Canterbury West Coast Twitter updates
- Transport Agency Facebook South Island
Call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS 0800 44 44 49