Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
08 April 2024, 8:18 PM
Milford Road OPEN
NO Avalanche Hazard
CLOSING from Homer Tunnel (East Portal) to Homer Tunnel (West Portal) as per comments.
Heavy rain is forecast from Tuesday to early Friday - please drive to the conditions and watch for surface flooding.
Overnight tunnel closures continue Monday through Saturday nights between 6.15pm – 6am. 15-minute openings for traffic clearance will occur between 7pm - 7.15pm & 8pm - 8.15pm.
Passage may be possible after 12am with delays, otherwise no public access will be available.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Heavy rain, with a low risk of thunderstorms. Gale northerlies.
Tomorrow: Heavy rain easing in the morning, then returning late.
Thursday: Heavy rain, easing later. Strong northerlies.
Friday: Rain easing.
Saturday: Fine.