31 July 2014 | NZ Transport Agency - Southern
Region
State Highway 6 re-opens
after slip at Clarke Bluff
State
Highway 6, from Haast township to Makarora, has re-opened
after it was closed by a slip at Clarke Bluff, 10km north of
the Gates of Haast, late yesterday.
The NZ Transport
Agency’s Senior Network Manager Mark Pinner says the slip
has been cleared but some debris still remain on the
highway, reducing traffic to single lane.
“There were a
number of smaller slips overnight, including one at Orman
Falls, about halfway between Haast township and Haast Pass.
Our contractors are working along this stretch of the
highway clearing away any remaining debris.
“With heavy
rain continuing to fall in the region and debris still on
the highway, motorists are advised to take extra care
travelling through the area and to drive to the
conditions.”
He says the highway will close as usual at
4pm at Haast township and 4.30pmat Makarora today.
For the
latest highway conditions please Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS
or visit the Transport Agency’s website on www.highwayinfo.govt.nz
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