The last few highways still closed by yesterday’s heavy snowfall should be opening around lunchtime or early afternoon today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Some stuck trucks had to be towed off the Lindis and Burkes Passes and from SH8 either side of Tekapo this morning before the highways could re-open.
People need to check these links before heading off:
Fairlie to Lake Pukaki/ SH80 turnoff via Burkes Pass update(external link)
Aoraki/ Mt Cook via Glentanner update (SH80)(external link)
Lindis Pass, Omarama to Tarras SH8 update(external link)
There are a number of warnings remaining on other highways affected by yesterday’s heavy rainfall and strong winds so please check the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner. This includes SH1 between Seddon and Kaikōura.
