11.30am – SH6 reopened after slip cleared

State Highway 6 between Lake Hawea and Makarora has reopened after a slip discovered overnight.

Road users are asked to take care travelling through the area.

8:35am – SH6 likely closed for several more hours after slip

State Highway 6 between Lake Hawea and Makarora is closed, and expected to remain closed for several more hours, after a slip discovered overnight.

No detour is available, so road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if possible.

Crews will be working to clear the slip, and an update will be provided as more information is available.

8:22am – Slip closes SH6 in Otago

State Highway 6 between Lake Hawea and Makarora is closed after a slip discovered overnight.

No detour is available, so road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if possible. 

Crews will be working to clear the slip, and an update will be provided as more information is available.

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