Press Release – NZ Transport AgencySH1 between Cheviot and Kaikura reopened on 15 July after several days of closure following a heavy rain event and floodwaters from the Conway River eating away large chunks of the highway near Hawkswood. Progress is being made on restoring a section of State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura that was heavily damaged by flooding last month. SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura reopened on 15 July after several days of closure following a heavy rain event and floodwaters from the Conway River eating away large chunks of the highway near Hawkswood. Since reopening, traffic management has been in place for a section of more than 1km where the Conway River runs close to SH1 while recovery work continues (see latest images below). (Photo/Supplied)Wherever possible, existing river channels are being used to guide the river flow away from the base of the washout.