Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow
State Highway 73 between Canterbury and the West Coast via Porters and Arthur’s Pass was closed briefly due to heavy snow but has reopened to vehicles with chains and no towing trucks/vehicles. Road users are advised to keep an eye on the traffic map as more snow is forecast.
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