Final Update: November 28, 3.50pm

This closure on SH96 is now clear, and SH96 is open with no restrictions.

Thanks for your patience

Update: November 28, 10am – Highway partially reopens after fire

State Highway 96 near Mataura has reopened to one lane of traffic following a nearby vegetation fire yesterday.

The road remained closed overnight for firefighters to ensure the blaze was contained.

The section of SH96 between the intersections of SH1 and Waimumu Road is now open to the single lane, with a temporary reduced speed limit of 30km/h, and road users are being asked to stop on request. Please take extra care along this route.

Update: 28/11 - 8:35am

SH96 Glencoe highway, which was closed yesterday due to a vegetation fire, remains closed between SH1 and Waimumu Road. 

The team are working to open this up by 9.30am today. 

Once open, the highway will be down to one lane, and vehicles will be piloted through the site – please follow the directions of our staff onsite.

An update on the fire on SH96 at Thomas’ Hill: At this stage SH96 will remain closed from SH1 to Waimumu Road for the next 24 hours.

Detour remains the same for all vehicles - eastbound is Waimumu Road/Paterson Road/Glendhu Road/SH1 and reverse for westbound.

If the situation changes tonight, we will update you, otherwise expect an update tomorrow morning.