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Milford Sound convoys continue – no private vehicle access 26th February 2020 /

Milford Sound convoys continue – no private vehicle access

Convoys of buses for visitors and essential services vehicles to Milford Sound Piopiotahi are continuing this week, with a small change in frequency and timing from Thursday.


Milford convoy gets through, another to go today 18th February 2020

Milford convoy gets through, another to go today

The first convoy of essential services vehicles and material went in and out of Milford Sound Piopiotahi, on Saturday, two weeks after torrential rain closed the highway.


Milford access opens for essential services 13th February 2020 /

Milford access opens for essential services

A four-wheel drive route into Milford Sound Piopiotahi is now available for emergency services, and essential services convoys are planned to start this weekend.


Milford Road repairs under way 11th February 2020 /

Milford Road repairs under way

Good progress building a four-wheel drive, single lane route into Milford Sound Piopiotahi has been made in the past few days of sunshine


Milford Rd stays shut, but Southland links gradually reopening 10th February 2020

Milford Rd stays shut, but Southland links gradually reopening

The Milford road remains cut off but others are reopening across the region, says Emergency Management Southland.


Slower road speeds at Queenstown, Wanaka to combat crashes 10th February 2020

Slower road speeds at Queenstown, Wanaka to combat crashes

New reduced speed limits have been adopted by Queenstown Lakes District Council.


Road to relief for resort’s traffic woes in $90m package 30th January 2020 /

Road to relief for resort’s traffic woes in $90m package

The new investment will help Queenstown cope with a growing number of tourists and residents.


Upgrade underway on Auckland Airport highway 22nd January 2020 /

Upgrade underway on Auckland Airport highway

Construction has started on the upgrade of State Highway 20B to Auckland airport.


Homer Tunnel reopens after fire 22nd January 2020 /

Homer Tunnel reopens after fire

The Homer Tunnel on SH94 between Te Anau and Milford Sound has reopened, allowing hundreds of queued cars to pass through from Milford Sound.


Popular tourist routes affected by maintenance 20th January 2020 /

Popular tourist routes affected by maintenance

Two popular tourist routes in the South Island will be affected by maintenance and resealing this week.