These roads closures could impact travelers visiting the South Island in the next couple of weeks. Those self-driving should check road conditions before traveling on the NZ Transportation website:
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/tr...=road-closures
The road from Harihari to Franz Josef might remain closed for repairs until Christmas. Other road closures are expected to be cleared before then.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ne...oods-and-slips
Because of the road closures 970 tourists tourists trapped in Franz Josef might have to remain there until Friday. Please note the West Coast is one of the wettest areas of the country.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/...r-roads-closed
Popular Milford Road is open!
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh...d-road-status/