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Milford Road Update 9/4/24

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

08 April 2024, 8:18 PM

Milford Road Update 9/4/24

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.

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