The lower part of SH8 inland from Milton, south of Dunedin, to Lawrence, has been closed tonight due to surface flooding says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Updates: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/otago/closures/482842(external link)
SH1 was closed this afternoon south of Waihola to Milton – this section has now reopened but the area south of Milton beyond the SH8 intersection to Allison Road/ Moneymore is now closed. (The NZTA Journey Planner map should be updating shortly)
These conditions are changeable given the water flowing downstream and affecting different areas of highway overnight. People should not drive through deep water, particularly in the dark, stay home tonight.
Check for updates on the Otago Journey Planner page from 8.30 am tomorrow: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/otago(external link)
