4 Jun 2021

Canterbury floods: Holidaymakers set to hit damaged roads

From Morning Report, 7:28 am on 4 June 2021

The long weekend is almost here, and many will be making travel plans to get the most out of their extra day off.

But with much of Canterbury ravaged by floodwaters, motorists are being warned to take their time, and expect to encounter some damage.

Highways and local roads will have traffic management and speed restrictions.

Peter Brown is transport agency Waka Kotahi regional maintenance manager for the central and lower South Island.

He spoke to Philippa Tolley.