CONDITION OF ROADS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20129, 26 December 1939, Page 4

CONDITION OF ROADS

CHRISTMAS TRAFFIC A.A. PATROL’S REPORT Good travelling conditions have been experienced by visitors coming to Gisborne from all directions, according to reports that have been received by the resident A.A. patrol, Mr. G. V. Merton. One motorist said that he had travelled to Gisborne from Opotiki by way of the scenic route on the Coast and had no trouble, although he was trailing a 16ft. caravan behind his vehicle.

To-day’s report is as follows: Gisborne-Opotiki, via Waioeka.— Good order; streams low throughout the gorge.

Gisborne-Opotiki, via Motu.—Winding and hilly road with splendid scenic views; if foggy or overcast at Matawai not worth while from a scenic point of view.

Gisborne-Opotiki, via Cape Runaway.—Highway in good order for Christmas traffic; stream crossings easy and shallow at present, and no trouble expected unless heavy rain sets in on the Bay of Plenty side of the Cape; loose metal for quarter of a mile at Tokomaru Bay. Gisborne-Wairoa, via Tiniroto.— Good order.

Gisborne-Wairoa, via Morere. —Good order. Wairoa-Waikaremoana-Rotorua. Surface improving beyond Waikaremoana; rough surface around lake section; streams still to be negotiated and slips to be expected in wet weather; repair gang on duty during holidays.