The Homer Tunnel, on the Milford Road, has been closed for three days because of snow and avalanche danger. It’s hard to know whether it’s spring or winter in Southland and Otago, with snow keeping one road closed for three days and other roads being buffeted by gales. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has issued a warning to motorists as Southland and Otago continues to be lashed by nor-west gales on Wednesday. The Milford Road remains closed for a third day with snow blanketing the area and the Homer Tunnel portals. NZ Transport Agency/Stuff The Homer Tunnel, on the Milford Road, has been closed for three days because of snow and avalanche danger.

Source: Stuff September 16, 2020 05:32 UTC