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A storm closed NZ Highway 73 due to flooding and a mudslide, reopening later with restrictions.
State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass was closed on January 11, 2026, due to flooding and a major mudslide from a severe thunderstorm, disrupting travel between Canterbury and the West Coast.
The closure began around 4:30 p.m., with debris blocking both lanes; the road reopened by 9 p.m. with one lane and a 30 km/h speed limit.
Heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen trees also affected State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding.
Orange heavy rain warnings remained in effect for several West Coast areas until early Monday, with intense rainfall recorded across parts of the South Island.
The New Zealand Transport Agency urged travelers to avoid the region.
Una tormenta cerró la NZ Highway 73 debido a inundaciones y un deslizamiento de tierra, reabriéndose más tarde con restricciones.