Queen Charlotte Drive will reopen after two slips blocked the road following heavy rain on Tuesday. A scenic rural Marlborough road will reopen by 3pm on Friday. Queen Charlotte Drive was blocked by two slips following heavy rain on Tuesday. Stop-go traffic management would be in place on Monday while the remainder of the slip is cleared. READ MORE:* Three slips and a bridge out: December rain soaks Marlborough* Flood-hit highway remains closedThe highway between St Arnaud and Renwick will need emergency repairs needed before Christmas.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2019 00:11 UTC