27/08/2026
Many roads across the network have been affected by the significant winter storm we experienced yesterday and overnight. While roading crews are spread across multiple sites throughout the district, here's what we know so far:
๐ง Gorge Road, Queenstown
Open to one lane following overnight flooding. We're expecting the second lane to reopen around 5.00pm this evening.
๐ง One Mile Roundabout, Queenstown
A lot of surface flooding following a washout last night, the road is currently down to one lane with traffic management in place.
๐ง Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Closed between One Mile Roundabout and Sunshine Bay turn-off due to a slip. Alternative route over Fernhill Road available. The road will remain closed overnight.
๐ง Rees Valley Road, Glenorchy
Closed due to flooding and debris.
๐ง Paradise Road, Glenorchy
Closed due to flooding and debris.
๐ง Greenstone Road, Glenorchy
Closed for 2WD.
๐ง Skippers Road / Branches Road
Closed at the Saddle due to multiple slips. Crews will begin establishing onsite next week and will work progressively along the road to clear slips and debris. Next update will be Monday 7 September.
๐ง Lake Hayes access road (rowing club)
The road here is inaccessible due to damage caused by flooding.
๐ง Mount Aspiring Road, Wฤnaka
Open, but a slip is at the 9km mark. Whilst it's passable, please drive with care as there is a vehicle stuck in the slip which we hope to clear sometime today.
๐ง Various Roads, Upper Clutha
Surface flooding is present on various roads throughout the Upper Clutha including (but not limited to) Sir Tim Wallis Drive, Ballantyne Road, Cemetery Road, Gladstone Road and Camphill Road.
๐ง SH6 Makarora-Hฤwea
NZTA is advising this section of road is closed due to multiple slips. We'll provide an update when we get one, otherwise check in on NZTA channels.
Please drive with extreme care today and avoid driving through any flood waters. We'll continue to update this post as we receive more information. If you spot any urgent issues on the roads, please call 03 441 0499.