Napier-Taupo Rd CLOSED! (24 May)

**Tony.OK** · 24th May 2008, 20:09

The Po Po 50 have closed SH5 because of a major slip just south of the Mohaka bridge,theres also flooding and rocks on the road near Te Pohue.

Not that I needed to get to Taupo tomorrow for the start of the Atrix winter series or anything........................CRAP!

**robertydog** · 24th May 2008, 21:14

I just heard speights bud is in Taupo and the bike is.........well in Napier.

**Mental Trousers** · 24th May 2008, 21:24

Sounds like a very looooong drive tonight.

**Conquiztador** · 24th May 2008, 21:39

Yep Here: 6.45pm 24/5

Location of incident: State Highway 5

Incident type: Road Closure

Further the earlier media release Police can advise that State Highway 5, Napier/ Taupo Road is Now CLOSED. The road is closed as the result of a large slip coming down and blocking both lanes at a point 7 kms South of Mohaka Bridge. At this point no diversions re in place as there is no way around the slip.
One vehicle was struck by the slip as it came down. No persons were injuried in this incident.
Please advise all motorists not to travel this road.
Issued By: Inspector Ken Climo

**kiwifruit** · 24th May 2008, 21:51

Oh, now thats shit luck Tony! Adds a few hours onto the tip

**McDuck** · 24th May 2008, 22:10

Fuck, i hope i can get through tomorrow morining

i am marshaling (and realy looking falward to it)

**Conquiztador** · 24th May 2008, 22:30

New Zealand Police Alert 9:45pm 24 May 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: State Highway 5

Incident type: Road Open

Media up date. State Highway 5 is now open via one lane.
Extreme caution is still required when driving in this area. It is still raining in this area
Issued By: Inspector Ken Climo

**Tony.OK** · 25th May 2008, 04:52

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

New Zealand Police Alert 9:45pm 24 May 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: State Highway 5

Incident type: Road Open

Media up date. State Highway 5 is now open via one lane.
Extreme caution is still required when driving in this area. It is still raining in this area
Issued By: Inspector Ken Climo

Shit hot.................will have to get the Missus to poke her head out the window and be on the lookout for rocks etc