Snow has caused the closure of State Highway 8, from Fairlie to Tekapo (Burkes Pass).

Motorists are urged to delay travel or use alternative routes.

People can check the latest on conditions on the state highways, including any closures and restrictions, at our Journey Planner site.

In the current conditions in the central South Island, NZTA urges people to think about adjusting speeds and travelling distances, being visible and avoiding sudden braking or turning movements. Find more winter driving advice here.

An update on SH8 will be provided later today.

Plan for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:

• Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• Facebook Canterbury & West Coast: facebook.com/nztacwc/
• X NZTA: x.com/nztamain
• X Canterbury & West Coast: x.com/nztacwc
• Instagram: instagram.com/nztransportagency
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@nztransportagency
• Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
• Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)

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