Snow has closed State Highway 73 from Otira to Arthur’s
Pass.
A
recent view of snow on the ground at Arthur’s Pass Village
(Photo/Supplied)
Road users
should avoid the area or delay their travel. An update on
the road status will be provided later this
afternoon.
Snow is also affecting other parts of the
South Island today. The Milford Road/State Highway 94 from
Hollyford Road Junction to the Donne River Bridge is due to
close again at 5pm today, with more closures likely to
follow in the coming
days.
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