Traffic trying to get out of Wanaka at a standstill at the Ardmore St roundabout. Photo: Kerrie WaterworthWanaka motorists experienced a "perfect storm" in more ways than one on Saturday morning when the town became gridlocked during a heavy downpour. There are fears the gridlock could be " a sign of things to come". "That is why we ended up with gridlock, but literally 10 minutes later, the traffic was flowing freely," he said. Traffic congestion and parking are perennial issues in Wanaka and with the town’s predicted growth there are fears Saturday’s gridlock could be repeated.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2018 16:07 UTC