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Milford Road Update for Long Weekend

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

24 October 2025, 3:41 AM

Milford Road Update for Long WeekendPhoto: NZTA

Road Closed

Low Avalanche Hazard


Road status:

CLOSED from Cascade Creek to Donne River (Westgate) Slips & fallen trees


Comments:

Closed from Cascade Creek with multiple treefalls, slips and flood damage. Due to low cloud, damage on the West side of the Homer Tunnel is still unknown.

Expected to remain closed until at least Monday to undertake clearance work and repairs.



Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Snow showers. 

Tomorrow: Snow showers.

Sunday: Snow showers.

Monday: Snow showers.

Tuesday: Snow showers.

Wednesday: Fine at first with showers developing.

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