Chch Weather Update: Severe Snow Causes State Highways Closures
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 18:20
Chch Weather Delivers Heavy Snowfall
Chch weather has brought substantial snowfall, leading to the closure of key state highways in the South Island. Dozens of vehicles are abandoned, struggling against the thick snow.
State Highways Impacted
- State Highway 7: Hanmer Springs to Springs Junction (Lewis Pass)
- State Highway 73: Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass)
- State Highway 73: Otira to Castle Hill (Arthurs Pass)
- State Highway 93: Mataura to Clinton
The New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed that these highways remain closed due to hazardous conditions. Affected travelers have had to find refuge, with around 50 people taking shelter in Arthurs Pass Village after being stranded.
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