A vehicle that has become stuck after snowfall on State Highway 73/West Coast Road this morning means it will take longer to reopen the road.

Contractors for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are currently working to recover the vehicle and clear the road.

A further update is expected mid-morning.

7.50am – SH73 closed after snowfall

Snow and ice have closed State Highway 73/West Coast Road this morning between Springfield and Arthur’s Pass.

People have been asked to delay their journeys.

An update is due on the status of the road soon.

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
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• Instagram: instagram.com/nztransportagency
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• Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
• Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)

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