Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
SH6 south of Fox Glacier township to Haast reopened this morning around 10 am. People should anticipate single lane in places and take care on this route, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
The Lower Buller Gorge, SH6, into Westport from Inangahua closed last night due to flooding but has now reopened.
SH6 linking Nelson and Marlborough via the Rai Valley is likely to remain closed all day and overnight.
MetService warnings for Te Waipounamu/the South Island have now been lifted with an Orange warning(external link) remaining over the Marlborough Sounds.
SH6 Hira to Rai Valley, through the Whangamoas – closed
This part of SH6 linking Nelson and Marlborough remains closed and may not open today or overnight. The next update is 9 am Sunday.
Overnight rain caused substantial damage, say Waka Kotahi’s roading contractors. A significant clean-up is needed once flood waters abate.
Drivers can take the Wairau Valley and St Arnaud/ Kawatiri Junction route, SH63.
Check this link: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/372669(external link)
Westport to Mokihinui to the north, SH67 – should reopen today
This closure was extended further south to Fairdown on Friday night. Once flood waters abate, the highway will reopen, even if single lane.
Stop Press: Lower Buller Gorge closed due to a fresh slip.
Next update midday Saturday.
Check this link: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/372612(external link)
Waka Kotahi thanks all drivers and residents for taking care over Waitangi Weekend especially in places where there has been flooding and where the highway is down to a single lane ahead of remediation to come.
