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Milford Road Update 23/10/24

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

22 October 2024, 7:28 PM

Milford Road Update 23/10/24

Milford Road CLOSED

Avalanche Hazard MODERATE


CLOSED from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) due to avalanche hazard.

RE-OPENING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) expected Friday.


Road closed between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge due to intense rain elevating avalanche hazard.

Significant rain is forecast to continue until Thursday evening, therefore road will remain closed all of Thursday also.

Re-opening Friday will be subject to avalanche assessment & potential clearance works as a result of the storm.



Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Heavy rain

Tomorrow: Heavy rain, easing later

Friday: Showers, clearing later

Saturday: Rain, snow possible near tunnel

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