Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
21 September 2025, 10:20 PM
Road Open
Low Avalanche Hazard
Road status:
CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 2pm
Comments:
Closing 2pm due to afternoon rain increasing the avalanche hazard. Expected to be open promptly tuesday morning and remaining open Any queries please ring 03 249 7004.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Rain becoming heavy with thunderstorms from midday
Tomorrow: Rain clears before dawn and becomes fine
Wednesday: Rain developing , snow possible near tunnel
Thursday: Possible snow showers, heavy at night
Friday: Possible snow about tunnel