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Milford Road Update 02/08/23

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

01 August 2023, 7:35 PM

Milford Road Update 02/08/23Gertrude Valley, 7.30am, 020823. Photo: NZTA

ROAD STATUS: Closed

RE-OPENING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) possible early afternoon.


AVALANCHE HAZARD: Moderate


The road is currently closed at Hollyford Rd & Donne River.


Snow showers are expected to come and go until mid morning.


Reopening will occur once daylight arrives and Helicopter avalanche control works can be completed, and road snow clearing is undertaken.


There is significant snow to the road so a firm reopening time is not possible at this time but likely around midday.


WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE HOMER TUNNEL AREA:

Today: Snow showers, then clearing

Tomorrow: Mainly fine

Friday: Showers

Saturday: Mainly fine

Sunday: Rain 



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