FINAL UPDATE 11:55AM, FRI 26 JUN
SH8 is now OPEN between Twizel and Lake Tekapo following a prior closure. Road users are advised to take extra care due to ice and grit in the area.
OPEN
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel ^JP
UPDATE 10:50AM
SH73 is now OPEN between Springfield and Arthur's Pass (Porters Pass & Arthur's Pass). Road users are advised to take extra care in the area due to ice and grit
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice ^JP
UPDATE 10:50AM
SH73 is now OPEN between Springfield and Arthur's Pass (Porters Pass & Arthur's Pass). Road users are advised to take extra care in the area due to ice and grit
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice ^JP
UPDATE 10:20AM, FRI 26 JUN
The below roads remain CLOSED at this time. Road users are advised to take extra care in the region due to ice and grit.
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice
• SH73 Springfield to Arthur's Pass (Porters Pass & Arthur's Pass) - Snow ^JP
UPDATE 10:20AM, FRI 26 JUN
The below roads remain CLOSED at this time. Road users are advised to take extra care in the region due to ice and grit.
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice
• SH73 Springfield to Arthur's Pass (Porters Pass & Arthur's Pass) - Snow ^JP
CANTERBURY - SNOW & ICE - 7AM
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Towing vehicles only
OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Chains essential
CANTERBURY - SNOW & ICE - 7AM
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Towing vehicles only
OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Chains essential
FINAL UPDATE 7:10AM
SH6 Kumara Junction is now OPEN under STOP/GO. Follow directions of contractors on-site and take extra care when travelling through the area. ^EH
SH6 KUMARA JUNCTION, WEST COAST - SERIOUS CRASH - 6:10AM
Due to a serious crash, the road is now CLOSED near Greymouth Kumara Tramway. Follow directions of emergency services on-site or avoid the area.
CANTERBURY - SNOW & ICE - 7AM
CLOSED
• SH8 Lake Tekapo to Twizel - Snow & Ice
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Towing vehicles only
OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
• SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Chains essential
SH6 KUMARA JUNCTION, WEST COAST - SERIOUS CRASH - 6:10AM
Due to a serious crash, the road is now CLOSED near Greymouth Kumara Tramway. Follow directions of emergency services on-site or avoid the area.
FINAL UPDATE 1:20PM, THU 25 JUN
SH8 Omarama to Tarras, is now OPEN following a prior closure.
Road users are advised to take extra care on the roads due to ice and grit. ^JP
FINAL UPDATE 1PM, SAT 20 JUN
SH6 has RE-OPENED between Haast and Makarora. Exercise additional care through the area today as surface flooding remains present. MetService advises that a heavy rain warning remains in place until 7pm this evening https://t.co/kWK5i0wRxv
SH6 HAAST TO MAKARORA (HAAST PASS) - FLOODING - 9:15AM, SAT 20 JUN
State Highway 6 is now CLOSED between Haast and Makarora (Haast Pass) due to flooding. No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area at this time.
FINAL UPDATE 9:30AM, SAT 20 JUN
State Highway 6 has RE-OPENED north of Greymouth. The road remains down to one lane under STOP/GO traffic management near the intersection with Holland St, Rapahoe. Expect delays through the area and follow directions given by contractors on-site.
SH6 RAPAHOE, WEST COAST - SLIP - 6AM, SAT 20 JUN
State Highway 6 is currently CLOSED north of Greymouth this morning, near the intersection with Holland St, Rapahoe. Delay travel through the area or consider an alternative route for travel.
SH6 HAAST TO MAKARORA (HAAST PASS) - FLOODING - 9:15AM, SAT 20 JUN
State Highway 6 is now CLOSED between Haast and Makarora (Haast Pass) due to flooding. No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area at this time.
SH6 RAPAHOE, WEST COAST - SLIP - 6AM, SAT 20 JUN
State Highway 6 is currently CLOSED north of Greymouth this morning, near the intersection with Holland St, Rapahoe. Delay travel through the area or consider an alternative route for travel.
SH76 WOOLSTON, CANTERBURY - CRASH - 8:15PM
Due to a crash power line are down, and the road is now CLOSED near Chapmans Rd. Follow directions of police and contractors on-site and allow for additional time on your journey. For overnight updates: https://t.co/iCGWXSjyDV ^EH
SH76 WOOLSTON, CANTERBURY - CRASH - 8:15PM
Due to a crash power line are down, and the road is now CLOSED near Chapmans Rd. Follow directions of police and contractors on-site and allow for additional time on your journey. For overnight updates: https://t.co/iCGWXSjyDV ^EH
FINAL UPDATE 7:50PM
SH1 is now OPEN with temporary speed limits following the previous serious crash. The remaining clean-up work will take place on the morning of Tuesday 9 June. ^SG
UPDATE 10:40AM
SH1 remains CLOSED between Downs Rd to Factory Rd. New detour suitable for ALL vehicles
SB traffic to right onto Downs Rd, turn left onto Leamington Rd, turn left onto Munro Rd, then left onto Factory Rd and back onto SH1. Reverse for NB traffic. ^JP
UPDATE 4:40PM
SH1 remains CLOSED between Leader Rd E, Ferniehurst and Mount Cass Rd, Waipara. SCU is still on site continuing their investigation.
SB to detour via Leader Rd E, Leader Rd W, Inland Route 70 and SH7. Reverse for NB. Not suitable for heavy vehicles.
UPDATE 9:25AM
SH1 is now CLOSED from Waiau West Rd to Cheviot. Follow directions of emergency services on site.
SB traffic use Waiau West Rd, left onto Leamington Rd, right onto Munro Rd, right onto Ward Rd to Cheviot. Reverse for NB traffic.Not suitable for heavy vehicles.