Snow and ice conditions have eased up on most South Island state highways – notably Pine Hill to Waitati including the Leith Saddle north of Dunedin which has now reopened, says the NZ Transport Agency.
But the wider Dunedin area from Palmerston to Gore, is still icy and road users need to take care. “No towing vehicle” restrictions are in place on several highways.
No South Island highways are closed due to snow and ice currently. Snow has also stopped falling north of Christchurch between Waipara and the Hundalees.
Transport Agency crews gritting SH1 near Conway in North Canterbury earlier today.
NB: Italics show changes since 9.40 am Transport Agency update.
In Queenstown Lakes District, the Crown Range is open and gritted on top of packed snow so care is needed with more snow expected. Other roads in the district are open and gritted. See the Queenstown Lakes District Council website(external link) for details.
Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright says drivers need to drive prepared today, ready for changes in conditions.
The MetService heavy snow warning(external link) web page.
See the NZ Transport Agency's traffic and travel page.
Call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 94).
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