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Highway Re-Opened, Continued Warning To Motorists, Balclutha

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 5:24 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

State Highway 1 between Clinton and Balclutha has now re-opened to all traffic.

Further north between Milton and Balclutha is only open to light vehicles.

Police are still urging motorists to please avoid travel unless it’s urgent.

If you are needing to travel, take extreme care and be mindful of powerlines, trees and debris on our roads.