After more than 24 hours heavy rain along the South Island’s West Coast, rain is now abating and river levels are dropping, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Crews will be out clearing up today on the West Coast and Buller so drivers are encouraged to slow down around them.
Two closed routes now open
Both SH67 north of Westport to Mokihinui and SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Kumara at Rocky Point reopened around 9am this morning.
SH73 slip at Rocky Point just west of the Jacksons/Lake Brunner Road turnoff – cleared by 9am today.
Windy conditions
Canterbury drivers need to be aware that high winds may pick up again and make driving high-sided vehicles or motorcycles hazardous – for example between Springfield and Arthur’s Pass.
Earlier affected by flooding but open:
SH65, Springs Junction to Maruia – surface flooding has cleared and the road is open.
SH6, Upper Buller Gorge – minor slip but road remains open.
Surface flooding in South Westland has cleared.
