Sections of South Island state highways remain closed this afternoon due to surface flooding and slips as the cleanup continues from the weekend’s wet weather.
MetService issued severe weather warnings and watches yesterday and NZTA said weather was affecting all state highways across the top of the south.
State Highway 6 has closed between Murchison and Inangahua because of another slip at the West Coast end of the Buller Gorge.
“People travelling between Nelson and Westport, must avoid the area or delay their travel until this section of State Highway 6 reopens,” said an NZTA spokesperson.
“Contractors are working to clear slips and reopen the highway. Updates will be provided as the situation changes.”
State Highway 6 between Murchison and the State Highway 65 junction at O’Sullivan’s Bridge has reopened now that contractors have cleared the slip.
“The road is open to two lanes, but under a 30km/h temporary speed limit. Drivers must drive with care through the slip site.”
State Highway 6 between Kaituna and Okaramio remained open under stop/go traffic management with a temporary speed restriction in place, NZTA said.
State Highway 63 was closed yesterday between Brydon St and Anglesea St due to flooding but was reopened this morning.