Molesworth and Rainbow roads to close due
to extreme weather conditions
The Acheron Road through
Molesworth Station is to close from Thursday 17 April, due
to extreme weather conditions. The heavy rain and wind is
causing flooding and hazardous driving conditions in the
Station, and is forecast to worsen over the Easter
weekend.
The road through the historic high country
station in South Marlborough opened to the public on 26
October, and had been due to be open until Monday 21 April.
The road will now remain closed until Labour weekend
2014.
The Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road through Rainbow
Station is also closed from today until further notice due
to flooding and slips.
The severe weather conditions are
affecting rivers, roads, tracks and other facilities across
the top of the South Island and all members of the public
are advised to reconsider any plans for venturing into the
back country this weekend. Contact your local Department of
Conservation Visitor Centre orwww.doc.govt.nz to check on local
conditions and
updates.
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