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flag A rockfall near Christchurch’s Clifton Hill closed Sumner’s main road on Feb. 4, 2026, due to damaged netting and a blocked pipe, prompting safety concerns and ongoing delays.

flag Main Road in Christchurch’s Sumner was closed on February 4, 2026, after a rockfall near Clifton Hill damaged protective netting and raised safety concerns. flag Authorities, including Fire and Emergency NZ and the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade, implemented the closure as a precaution, with geotechnical assessments later identifying a blocked wastewater pipe as a contributing factor. flag The road reopened to one lane, but delays persisted due to manual traffic control. flag Volunteers reported verbal abuse from frustrated motorists, expressing disappointment over public disregard for safety warnings. flag The council confirmed the risk of further rockfalls remains low, but Clifton Terrace remained restricted.

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