New Zealand's State Highway 7 through Lewis Pass reopens
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What changed
State Highway 7 between the Hanmer Springs turnoff and Springs Junction, including Lewis Pass, has reopened.
Does this affect me?
Drivers using the Lewis Pass route, including tourists and other road travelers moving between Canterbury and the West Coast of New Zealand.
What should I do?
Travelers can resume using the reopened highway section. Check the latest NZ Transport Agency traffic information and weather conditions before departure, and drive cautiously on alpine roads.
Affected places
NZ, State Highway 7 between the Hanmer Springs turnoff and Springs Junction