Southern highways closed due to ice
Thursday 19 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency, Central Otago District Council
State highways in the Mackenzie and Central Otago districts have been closed because of ice. Affected routes include State Highway 8 between Fairlie and Twizel, State Highway 80, and the Lindis Pass. Authorities are advising drivers to avoid these areas and delay their journeys.