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Milford Road closing later today

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

08 October 2025, 8:13 PM

Milford Road closing later today

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




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