State Highway 6 closed between Greymouth and Westport due to slip

Sunday 6 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Sep, 7:33am

Heavy rain caused flooding and landslips across the West Coast on Sunday. A slip at Meybille Bay has closed State Highway 6 between Greymouth and Westport, while Upper Buller Gorge Road is also closed. Waka Kotahi advises motorists to avoid the affected areas.

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First reported by 1News, Sun 6 Sep, 4:41pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 15 hours

1NewsSun 6 Sep, 4:41pm

Flooding, slips and snow wreak havoc across South Island roads (opens in new tab)
The PressSun 6 Sep, 5:20pm

West Coast highway closed by landslip (opens in new tab)
- West Coast highways closed after flooding — with more rain on the way (opens in new tab) Mon 7 Sep, 7:33am