Attention Drivers: Be Cautious on Southern Roads Due to Snow, Ice, and Flooding
Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving on Southern roads as thick snow, black ice, and areas of flooding are still present. Although snow and heavy rain warnings for Otago, Clutha, and Southland have been lifted, there is still a significant amount of snow in the Maniototo and Manuherekia areas following heavy overnight falls on Friday.
Roads in Alexandra, Cromwell, and Roxburgh may be icy, with isolated areas of flooding and snow in the high country. Contractors have been working to grit known trouble spots and will continue to monitor conditions.
Danseys Pass Road is closed beyond the Danseys Pass hotel. Additionally, more snow has fallen on Crown Range Road connecting Queenstown and Wānaka, but it has been cleared, and the requirement for tire chains has been lifted.
Council contractors are assessing roads in South Otago affected by flooding and will open them as necessary. A slip on Chaslands Highway last night resulted in a lane blockage, which will be inspected tomorrow by the Clutha District Council.
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