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SH8 Closure Due To Snow

Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:54 pm
Press Release: NZ Transport Agency

3.30PM UPDATE – SH8 closure due to snow

State Highway 8 is now closed between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki, due to snow. Road users are advised to avoid the area or delay their journey.

A further update will be provided as the situation changes.

2.44pm – Snowfall prompts highway warnings

With snow falling in parts of the South Island, motorists are being urged to plan ahead and take extra care when travelling on inland state highways.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has area warnings in place in Canterbury and Otago, due to snow, on:

State Highway 8, Omarama to Fairlie
State Highway 8, Tarras to Omarama (Lindis Pass)
State Highway 6, Kingston to Lumsden
State Highway 85, Ranfurly to Becks

NZTA has crews out responding to the weather conditions to keep the highways clear and operating.

MetService has road snowfall warnings in place for South Island alpine passes.

Motorists should drive to the winter conditions – including being visible, reducing speed, adjusting the travelling distance behind other motorists and avoiding sudden braking or turning movements.

Snow, sleet, or frosts are expected in some places over the next few days.

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