UPDATE 4.15pm – SH7 also closed by snow

A second state highway through the central South Island has been closed because of snow. State Highway 7, including Lewis Pass, is now closed between Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs turnoff/junction with State Highway 7A.

Road users are advised to delay their journeys or avoid the area if possible.

This follows a closure on SH73 earlier today between Otira and Arthur’s Pass.

Updates for both highways are expected later today.

1.45pm – Snow closes SH73/Arthur’s Pass

Snow has closed State Highway 73 from Otira to Arthur’s Pass.

Road users should avoid the area or delay their travel. An update on the road status will be provided later this afternoon.

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