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Milford Road Update: 10/9/25

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

09 September 2025, 8:39 PM

Milford Road Update: 10/9/25Photo: NZTA

Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard



Comments:

The highway has reopened. Snow is expected to continue on and off through much of Wednesday around the tunnel. Snow ploughs are operating, and convoys may be required at times. The road will close again tonight at 5pm, with reopening likely around mid morning Thursday. Snow is now forecast every day through to Sunday, further overnight closures should be expected. Update at 5pm

 



Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Snow showers above 500m 

Tomorrow: Snow showers above 800m

Friday: Snow above 800m

Saturday: Snow above 800m

Sunday: Snow above 800m

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