Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
12:05 pm:
Contractors have managed to reopen the highway to one lane.
Stop/Go traffic management and a 30km/hr speed limit are in place while road crews continue to clear the slip.
Drivers can expect delays when travelling through the area. We ask that they follow all temporary speed limits and follow the instructions of our contractors.
Road users should check the highway’s status before travelling through the area. Details can be found on the Waka Kotahi website.
People travelling between Murchison and the West Coast will need to change their travel plans today as contractors work to clear a slip that has closed Highway 6 in the Upper Buller Gorge.
The slip, which is north of the Little Deep Creek Bridge, was reported just after 11 am. It has blocked both lanes of the highway.
Contractors are on-site and working to clear the debris. However, the route is currently closed to all traffic.
Drivers heading through the area must use an alternative route or delay their travel. A detour is available via State Highway 65 and State Highway 7. However, it will mean longer travel times.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on our website.
