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Why is State Highway 6 closed for 7 weeks?

"The closure of State Highway 6 for seven weeks to enable major repairs after the devastating weather event in August affects thousands of travellers every day. The provision of this air service provides an option of a 20-minute flight instead of a 2 hour forty-minute drive. ...

What happened to State Highway 6?

State Highway 6 was extensively damaged in the storm. Photo: Supplied/NZTA Part of the main highway between Nelson and Blenheim will close for seven weeks so emergency repairs can be carried out after the August storm. State Highway 6 between Hira and Ronga Road near Rai Valley, will close from 1 November to 18 December. ...

When does State Highway 6 reopen?

State Highway 6 between Hira and Ronga Rd closed at 6am on 2 November and is due to reopen on 18 December. The Rai Valley township will be a lot quieter from this morning as State Highway 6 linking it to Nelson closes for seven weeks for emergency flood repairs. ...

What's happening in South Westland?

"South Westland is experiencing heavy falls now, and they will be moving up the West Coast this afternoon and this evening. We're expecting at least another 350-550mm in the ranges over the next 24 hours, which will have an impact on roads and rivers. ...

Will heavy rain affect Westland District?

A red heavy rain warning is in place for the Westland District until 9am tomorrow, with thunderstorms "possible at times". "This rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding," MetService said. "Slips and floodwaters are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities." ...

How much rain has been recorded in Westland?

"In the last 24 hours since the start of the red warning, we have recorded up to 100mm of rain in lower lying areas of Westland and over 250mm about the ranges, particularly near the glaciers," a MetService spokesperson told 1News at about 9am. "As of right now Hokitika Airport has recorded 73mm of rain in the last 24 hours. ...