A slip masking each lanes of a key southern freeway has closed the street this afternoon.
NZ Transport Company Waka Kotahi (NZTA) suggested about 2.30pm that State Freeway 6 was closed between Makarora and Lake Hāwea, on the way in which to Haast Cross.
NZTA stated the slip occurred close to the Flaxmill Creek Bridge, and crews have been on their strategy to cope with it.
“Highway customers are suggested to delay their journeys or use an alternate route.”
It comes amid heavy climate for a lot of the nation, and downpours are anticipated throughout the divide in Westland, south of Hokitika, for the remainder of the day.
MetService has an orange heavy rain warning in place for the world till 10pm.
As much as 150mm of rain is predicted on prime of what has already fallen and thunderstorms are potential.
