FINAL UPDATE: 10:05AM. SH7 is now OPEN between Lewis Pass and Springs Junction following the earlier closure due to snow. Winter driving conditions remain, road users should take extra care along this route. ^JP

FINAL UPDATE: 9:45AM.The strong winds warning on SH8 Fairlie to Omarama has now been LIFTED. ^JP.

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FINAL UPDATE 9:45AM, FRI 29 AUG.The strong winds warning on SH73 between Yaldhurst and Arthurs Pass Village has now been LIFTED. ^AG.

SH7 LEWIS PASS TO SPRINGS JUNCTION - SNOW - 8:55AM. Due to snow, SH7 is CLOSED between Lewis Pass and Springs Junction. Road users are advised to delay their journey or use an alternate route. ^JP

SH73 YALDHURST TO ARTHURS PASS VILLAGE - STRONG WINDS - 1:10PM.A strong winds warning is currently in place for SH73 between Yaldhurst and Arthurs Pass Village. Take extra care especially if you are in a lighter or high-sided vehicle or riding a motorcycle. ^CS

SH7 HANMER SPRINGS TURNOFF TO SPRINGS JUNCTION - STRONG WINDS - 10:25AM.Due to strong winds, caution is advised along Lewis Pass, especially for light or high-sided vehicles. ^AG

UPDATE 9:15AM.This area warning has been extended, and the area of caution is now Geraldine to Omarama. ^AG.

SH8 FAIRLIE TO OMARAMA - STRONG WINDS - 6:15AM.Due to strong winds, extra care is required for vehicles travelling between Fairlie and Omarama, especially lighter or high sided vehicles and motorcycles. ^AG

SH7 REEFTON TO IKAMATUA – RAIL CROSSING UPGRADE.Plan ahead for a CLOSURE between Reefton and Ikamatua from TODAY, Thu 28 Aug to Fri 5 Sep. A temporary road will be in place for the duration of this closure, follow signage and take extra care when driving on the temporary road.

RT @MetService: Several Watches and Warnings are in place today and tomorrow as a rain band moves in from the north and a cold front approa….

SH6 FRANZ JOSEF, WEST COAST – SAFETY REPAIRS.Plan ahead for STOP/STOPs at Waiho River Bailey Bridge from TODAY, Wed 27 Aug to Fri 29 Aug, 8am-5pm. These works will result in DELAYS of up to 10 minutes. ^AG

SH7 REEFTON TO TOTARA FLAT – RAIL CROSSING UPGRADES.Plan ahead for two CLOSURES between Reefton and Totara Flat starting Thu 28 Aug:.• Thu 28 Aug-Fri 5 Sep – SH7 Reefton to Ikamatua. • 6am Sat 30 Aug-5am Mon 1 Sep – SH7 Ikamatua to Totara Flat. Follow posted detours. ^AG

SH6 FRANZ JOSEF, WEST COAST – SAFETY REPAIRS.Plan ahead for STOP/STOPs at Waiho River Bailey Bridge from Wed 27 Aug to Fri 29 Aug, 8am-5pm. These works will result in DELAYS of up to 10 minutes. ^AG

SH6 HAAST TO MAKARORA– ROCK SCALING.Plan ahead for a week of daytime CLOSURES from TODAY, Mon 25 Aug, 7am-4pm each day. The road will open on the hour to clear queued traffic. Expect up to one-hour delays. Read the traffic bulletin here ^AG

UPDATE 2:05PM, SAT 23 AUG.The ice warning for SH83 between Lake Aviemore Viewpoint and Awahokomo Creek Bridge has now been LIFTED. ^AG.

SH83 AVIEMORE, CANTERBURY - ICE - 8:15PM.Due to ice on SH83 between Lake Aviemore Viewpoint and Awahokomo Creek Bridge, caution is advised when using this route. For overnight updates on this area, please refer to our journey planner website: ^AG

FINAL UPDATE: 7:35AM, WED 20 AUG.The strong winds warning for SH73 Porters Pass has been lifted. ^JP.

FINAL UPDATE: 7:30AM, WED 20 AUG.The strong winds warning for SH7 between Springs Junction and Reefton has been lifted. ^JP.

SH7 SPRINGS JUNCTION TO REEFTON - STRONG WINDS – 11:30AM.A strong winds warning is currently in place for SH7 between Springs Junction and Reefton. Please take extra care, especially if you are in a lighter or high-sided vehicle or riding a motorcycle. ^JP

SH73 SPRINGFIELD TO CASTLE HILL (PORTERS PASS) - STRONG WINDS – 10:10AM.A strong winds warning is currently in place for SH73 Porters Pass. Please take extra care, especially if you are in a lighter or high-sided vehicle or riding a motorcycle. ^JP