network update | Road Closure '4 August 2026
9.30am | 4 August 26
Severe weather conditions continue to impact parts of the lower South Island, resulting in a number of road closures across the Dunedin area.
The following routes are currently closed:
State Highway 1 between Pine Hill and Dunedin City
State Highway 1 (Dunedin Southern Motorway)
State Highway 87 between Outram and Middlemarch
The current road closures are affecting freight movements throughout Dunedin and Southland, with service delays expected.
Our operations teams continue to monitor conditions and will provide further updates as more information becomes available