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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 OPEN

Avalanche Hazard LOW


CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 12pm (noon) today.


Road closing between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge at noon today due to intense rain elevating avalanche hazard.

Significant rain is forecast to continue until Thursday evening, therefore 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: Rain, turning heavy

Tomorrow: Heavy rain, easing later

Friday: Showers, clearing later

Saturday: Rain, snow possible near tunnel


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