Business. Scoop » Update: 4 August 2026, 9. 15am – Snow Closures Reduced
Press Release – NZTAThe existing closure on Canterburys State Highway 75 is now between Duvauchelle and Little River (previously Duvauchelle to Tai Tapu). State Highway 1/Dunedin Southern Motorway, between. . .
Press Release – NZTAThe existing closure on Canterburys State Highway 75 is now between Duvauchelle and Little River (previously Duvauchelle to Tai Tapu). State Highway 1/Dunedin Southern Motorway, between Caversham Road (southbound) and south of Mornington Road (northbound), has reopened after a snow closure this morning. The existing closure on Canterbury’s State Highway 75 is now between Duvauchelle and Little River (previously Duvauchelle to Tai Tapu). The following also remain closed:State Highway 85 between Kyeburn and Morrisons, OtagoState Highway 87 from Outram to Middlemarch, OtagoState Highway 1 between Pine Hill and Waitati, Otago4 August 2026, 8am – Several highways closed by snowA number of state highways are closed this morning as forecast snow has swept up the east of the South Island. The closures are as follows:State Highway 75 between Duvauchelle and Tai Tapu, CanterburyState Highway 85 between Kyeburn and Morrisons, OtagoState Highway 87 from Outram to Middlemarch, OtagoState Highway 1 between Pine Hill and Waitati, OtagoState Highway 1/Dunedin Southern Motorway, is closed between Caversham Road (southbound) and south of Mornington Road (northbound)Road users are urged to avoid these areas where highways are closed and to delay their travel if possible. State Highway 73 from Springfield to Arthur’s Pass is closed to towing vehicles and snow chains are required. With various other road warnings in place due to the weather conditions, people are asked to take extra care generally on the roads. Further updates will be provided through the day. Snow in central Dunedin belowContent Sourced fromscoop. co. nzOriginal url