Road closure at Ocean Beach
Severe weather has forced the closure of a section of Ocean Beach Road. The area is dangerous and under no circumstances
should people attempt to access it.
The section of Ocean Beach Road from Haupouri farm track to the beach was closed to all users by the Hastings District
Council at 4pm yesterday. Severe settlement has occurred on the road as a result of recent rain.
Barriers are in place at both ends of the affected section of Ocean Beach Road to warn motorists of the danger and to
prevent access. Hastings District Council’s Infrastructure Manager, Murray Foreman said it is vital road users adhere to
the signs blocking off the closed road. “This is about safety fundamentally. The weather has made the road very
dangerous,” he said.
Alternative access through private land has been provided for residents. The alternative route is being managed by the
Hastings District Council and will be maintained by Council contractors.
The affected section of road requires significant repair work which will take some time to complete. “Until the weather
settles done and we get the chance to inspect the site safely we are unable to give a timeframe for reopening that
section of Ocean Beach Road,” said Mr Foreman.
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