Cyclone Gita closes roads across the South IslandBRADEN FASTIER/STUFF The storm has left State Highway 60 resembling more of a river than road. Sections of SH54 from Cheltenham to Hunterville in Manawatū are closed due to strong winds. READ MORE:* Live: Cyclone Gita nears New Zealand* Live: MetService answers your Gita questions* Kaikōura faces isolation* Preparing for Cyclone Gita* Gita: Schools closed* Cyclone Gita: full coverageSH6 from Hokitika to Franz Joseph was closed at 4pm due to strong winds and is likely to remain closed overnight Tuesday. SH6 from Westport to Rapahoe (north of Greymouth) was closed earlier on Tuesday due to flooding and strong winds. The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to delay travel if possible until the heavy rain and strong winds have passed.

Source: Stuff February 20, 2018 05:55 UTC