Controlled avalanches used to improve safety on Milford Sound road

Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4:04pm

Specialist teams used explosives to trigger avalanches on State Highway 94 over the weekend. This work aims to reduce risks for visitors travelling between Te Anau and Milford Sound. The highway has faced intermittent closures recently due to snow and avalanche hazards.

How they headlined it

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1. The PressTue 9 Sep 2025, 12:05pm

   Avalanche work keeps Milford Sound road open and visitors safe (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 9 Sep 2025, 2:15pm

   Spectacular video shows massive Milford avalanche (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZTue 9 Sep 2025, 4:04pm

   Watch: Controlled Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives to reduce risks (opens in new tab)

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