Tag: travel_advisory
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Central Otago Motorists Urged to Delay Travel Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in Central Otago to delay travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice. Areas like Ōmakau, Ida Valley, Ranfurly, and Naseby are affected, with snow chains required on Crown Range.
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State Highway 6 Closed Due to High Winds
New Zealand Police have closed State Highway 6 between Whataroa and Harihari due to high winds. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes or delay travel for safety.
Law EnforcementWeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation New Zealand PoliceState Highway 6WhataroaHarihariRoad ClosureHigh WindsTravel Advisory
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Black Ice Forces Closure of SH8 Between Lake Tekapo and Twizel
New Zealand Police have closed State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel this morning. The closure is due to dangerous black ice, with motorists advised to delay travel or find alternative routes.
Law EnforcementWeatherTransportation Road ClosureBlack IceState Highway 8Lake TekapoTwizelNew Zealand PoliceTravel Advisory
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Wellington Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the greater Wellington area, especially the Hutt Valley, are advised to stay off the roads due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Drivers should exercise caution if travel is necessary.
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SH3 Impassable Due to Slips and Flooding in Awakino Gorge
State Highway 3 north of Awakino is currently impassable due to flooding and slips caused by severe weather. Motorists are advised to avoid the area until contractors clear the road.
WeatherDisastersTransportation SH3Awakino GorgeFloodingSlipsRoad ClosureTravel AdvisoryNew Zealand Police
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Travel Advisory Issued for Taranaki Region Due to Flooding
Police advise against driving in Taranaki due to heavy rain and flooding, urging those who must travel to use headlights and maintain safe distances.
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Spectators and Motorists Advised to Avoid Motueka River Area Near Ngatimoti
Police are asking spectators to avoid the Motueka River area near Ngatimoti. Motorists in the wider area are urged to avoid non-essential travel due to hazardous conditions.
WeatherDisastersTransportation Motueka RiverNgatimotiTasmanEmergency ServicesTravel AdvisorySlipsDetoursNew Zealand Police