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Milford Road Update: 3/9/25

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

02 September 2025, 8:55 PM

Milford Road Update: 3/9/25

Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard


Comments:

Road will remain OPEN overnight Wednesday. Minor disruption & short delays should be expected during Thursday as pulses of rain pass, although the avalanche hazard should be manageable. Heavy rain & snow still forecast from late-Thursday, with closure likely from 4pm Thursday until Saturday. Twice daily reports will update as forecast develops for potential re-opening Saturday, once avalanche mitigation completed.

 


 

 

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Showers developing, turning to rain later 

Tomorrow: Periods of rain, heavy at times

Friday: Rain with heavy falls, falling as snow near tunnel

Saturday: Snow showers

Sunday: Showers, with snow possible early

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