South Island road conditions: Saturday, May 23

South Island road conditions at 8pm today, as issued by Transit New Zealand.

SH 6 Whataroa: Whataroa: Caution, high winds. Extreme care by caravans, campervans and other high-sided vehicles.  

SH 73 Springfield To Arthurs Pass (Porters Pass). Vehicle restrictions: Chains essential - Closed to towing vehicles. Snow  

SH 94 Te Anau To Milford Sound (Lower Hollyford To Milford Sound). Caution. Snow.

SH 8 Omarama To Tarras (Lindis Pass). Caution. Snow: Extreme care required.

SH 87 Outram To Middlemarch: Caution. Snow: Extreme care required.

SH 1 (Waitati To Dunedin): Caution. Snow.

SH 85 Kyeburn To Palmerston: Caution. Snow: Extreme care required

General Warnings

South Canterbury - Winter conditions exist and motorists are advised to watch for ice and grit in shaded areas, on bridge decks and to carry chains especially when travelling the alpine passes.

Crown Range - Chains Must Be Carried

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