CONDITION OF ROADS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20130, 27 December 1939, Page 6

CONDITION OF ROADS

CHRISTMAS TRAFFIC A.A. PATROL’S REPORT Yesterday afternoon's storm had little effect on the main highways in the Gisborne district apart from making some sections temporarily greasy, according to the report this morning of the resident A.A. patrol, Mr. G. V. Merton. The patrol left Gisborne this morning to make a survey tour of the East Coast scenic highway, which he understood to be still in good condition.

Motorists were warned against speeding while travelling on loose metal surfaces owing to the possibility of vehicles getting out of control and overturning.

To-day’s report is as follows: Gisborne-Opotiki, via Waioeka.—Good order; streams not offected much by rain.

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 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.