Motorists are being encouraged to delay their travel where possible as state highways throughout the Central North Island remain closed this morning due to snow and ice.
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UPDATE 3: 12.05pm, TUE 10 AUGUST: State Highway 1 has reopened between Waiouru and Rangipo (Desert Road). State Highway 47 has also reopened. However, State Highway 4 is now closed between Tohunga Junction and National Park due to a crash. UPDATE 2: 11.15AM, TUE 10 AUGUST: State Highway 4 and State Highway 41 are now open. UPDATE 1: 11AM, TUE 10 AUGUST: State Highway 49 is now open. State Highway 1 has also reopened between Taihape and Waiouru, but remains closed between Waiouru and Rangipo (Desert Road). |
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the following roads are currently closed:
The following roads are now open:
Motorists are encouraged to delay their travel where possible. Detours are via State Highway 3 New Plymouth or SH5 Napier and will add significant time to a journey.
Those who are travelling should expect winter driving conditions and keep their speeds down, maintain a safe following distance and stay alert. People can also check the Waka Kotahi Facebook, Twitter and Journey Planner webpages for the latest weather and road conditions before setting out.
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