The Lower Buller Gorge, between Westport and Inangahua, has been closed by a slip. State Highway 6 through the Lower Buller Gorge has been closed “until further notice” after a slip. MetService issued a heavy rain warning for the Buller Range from 8am on Sunday, with up to 70 millimetres of rain expected at peak intensities of 10mm to 15mm per hour. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency closed SH6 in the Lower Buller Gorge in the early afternoon, with an update at 2pm. The next update is scheduled for 6pm but the road is currently expected to remain closed “until further notice”.

Source: Stuff September 06, 2020 02:23 UTC