Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
08 October 2025, 8:13 PM
Road Open
Low Avalanche Hazard
Road status:
CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 5pm today.
Comments:
Road CLOSING at 5pm today between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge due to heavy rain elevating the avalanche hazard. Expect to re-open mid-morning Friday once snowpack has drained & inspections are completed. Road likely to remain open into the weekend based on current forecast. Update at 2pm will confirm expected re-opening time on Friday.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Rain, heavy at times, with thunderstorms possible later
Tomorrow: Heavy rain easing, clearing later
Saturday: Rain, possibly heavy at times
Sunday: Rain, heavy from afternoon
Monday: Rain, easing to showers, with snow possible later