Motorists faced huge delays on Central Otago roadsCHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Stuff photographer Christel Yardley was stuck in a traffic jam for over two hours trying to get from Arrowtown to Wanaka. The planned work was advertised in advance to freight companies and other regular users of the highway, but the Crown Range closure was unplanned. DELAYS AND HEADACHESThe two sets of major road works and the closure of the Crown Range caused unexpected delays of over two hours and massive headaches for Central Otago drivers. "I think it was just a shame they were doing the roadworks when the Crown Range was shut." This is the kind of road works that should be done at night ESPECIALLY with the Crown Range closed."

Source: Stuff February 23, 2018 02:26 UTC