State Highway 6 through Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago is down to one lane after fresh rockfall.
State Highway 6 near Cardrona-Roaring Meg Pack Track in Central Otago. Photo: Google Maps
Waka Kotahi said the slip happened near the Cadrona-Roaring Meg Pack Track about 4pm today.
Motorists should expect delays and are being asked to drive with extra care.
Waka Kotahi is urging people travelling on the route to check its travel alerts page for the latest updates.
SH6 ROARING MEG, OTAGO - ROCKFALL - 4PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Otago & Southland (@WakaKotahiOS) March 7, 2022
Due to rockfall, the state highway is now DOWN TO ONE LANE near Cardrona-Roaring Meg Pack Track. Please expect DELAYS and drive with extra care. An update will be provided when the road status has changed. ^LZ pic.twitter.com/fsonBe0grt
