Ice and snow driving update 11 am
Ice and snow driving update 11 am - weather improving, fewer restrictions
Road
conditions have improved on the South Island’s alpine
passes, with all road driving restrictions removed.
•
State Highway 6 Haast Pass is open after a short closure
between the Pass and Makarora.
• SH7 Lewis Pass
is open
• SH7 Rahu Saddle is open.
•
SH73 Arthurs Pass to Otira is now open with no
restrictions.
All drivers need to be careful especially
under shaded areas that get little sun.
“Please keep
safe following distances and drive prepared for the cold and
slippery winter conditions,” said Transport Agency Journey
Manager Lee Wright.
In Dunedin, State Highway 1 Leith
Saddle, Waitati to Dunedin/ Pine Hill is open. Check the
Leith Saddle traffic web camera here.
Southland and Otago drivers
should plan their journeys after checking weather forecasts.
Check theTransport Agency’s traffic map and the
MetService’s snow forecast pages.
The Milford Rd (State Highway 94 to Te Anau) remains closed due to snow and avalanche risk with an update this afternoon. The Transport Agency’s traffic and travel map shows the status of this road and other state highway closures or known delays.
See the NZ Transport Agency's travel and traffic
page here.
MetService
snow warnings here.
ENDS