26 January 2026, 10.30am – SH90 reopened after flooding

State Highway 90/Tapanui-Waikoikoi Road in Otago has reopened following an overnight closure because of flooding.

Road users are asked to take care travelling on this stretch of road between Tapanui and Waikoikoi.

25 January 2026, 7.30pm – Overnight closure expected for SH90

State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to the ongoing flooding situation.

A detour remains in place.

An update on the situation is expected tomorrow morning.  

25 January 2026, 4.30pm – Flooding closes SH90 in Otago 

State Highway 90/Tapanui-Waikoikoi Road in Otago has been closed because of flooding.  

A detour is in place: southbound traffic should turn right onto Station Road, continue onto Seddon Hill Road, then turn left onto Koi Road back onto SH90. The reverse applies for northbound traffic.

People should avoid the area or delay travel if they can.

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