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Milford Road Update: 11/9/25

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

10 September 2025, 8:40 PM

Milford Road Update: 11/9/25

Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard


Road status:

CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) 5pm overnight snow


Comments:

The highway has reopened. Further snow showers are forecast from late morning today, some delays are possible with ongoing snow ploughing as needed. The road will close again tonight at 5pm with a reopening planned mid morning Friday. A further closure Friday night for an increasing avalanche hazard is possible but is being monitored closely. Update at 5pm



Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Snow showers above 800m 

Tomorrow: Snow showers above 800m

Saturday: Snow showers above 800m

Sunday: Snow showers above 1000m

Monday: Rain


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