Road Closed

High Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSED from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) all day Wednesday

RE-OPENING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) mid-morning Thursday

Comments:

The road is currently closed. Reopening is likely around mid-morning tomorrow (Thursday) after inspections and snow clearing have been undertaken. It's possible the road will remain open overnight tomorrow however Friday night into Saturday morning is looking unsettled, so further travel disruptions and overnight closures may be possible. Any queries please ring 03 249 7004.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Heavy and thundery rain. 

Tomorrow: Showers gradually easing, then clearing by evening. Snow possible above about 800 metres.

Friday: Fine at first, but showers developing later with snow possible near the tunnel.

Saturday: Periods of rain, possibly heavy. Snow possible about the tunnel at first.

Sunday: Periods of rain, possibly heavy.