South Island Advisory, SH73 open
Below is the current status of the State Highways in the South Island. We ask that motorists travel through the work areas at the posted temporary speed limits for your own safety and for the safety of our roading crews.
You can keep up to date with the current State Highway conditions by checking our Traffic Map www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/southisland.
State Highways: Warnings &
Closures
Nelson / Marlborough
• NEW: SH6 Gowanbridge, near Gowan Valley Road intersection – Crash – Caution – Due to a prior crash the road is down to one lane under temporary traffic light control. Caution is advised when travelling through this area.
Canterbury (Including Alpine
/ Mountain Passes)
• UPDATE: SH73 Arthurs Pass to Jacksons - Kellys Creek - ROAD OPEN – Flooding – The road has now been cleared and fully open.
West Coast
• SH6 Franz Josef to Fox Glacier –
ROAD CLOSED – Slip –
The road will remain closed until further notice whilst the
Waiho River Bridge is reinstated. Next update due by
Thursday 4 April.
• Alternative Route: There is
no direct access between Fox Glacier and Franz Josef
townships. Road users are advised to plan your journey
accordingly as the detour between these townships is
significant.
• SH6 Hokitika to Franz Josef – ROAD OPEN – Flooding – Road is open but down to ONE LANE in sections. Please follow
• SH6 Fox Glacier to Haast - ROAD OPEN – Surface Water – Road is open to ONE LANE
Otago
• SH6 Haast to Makarora – ROAD OPEN – Slip – Road is now open to ONE LANE
MetService - Severe Weather
Warnings
• N/A