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A large boulder has fallen on State Highway 6 near Barrytown, blocking the road in both directions.
Motorists on the South Island are warned of multiple road closures due to snow and stone chips.
On the west coast, a large boulder had fallen off a cliff on State Highway 6, blocking the main route between Greymouth and Westport, near Barrytown.
Both directions were blocked and the highway would be closed until Sunday afternoon.
Motorists were warned to use an alternative route if possible.
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Meanwhile, due to snow in the State Highway 7 region between Hamner Turnoff to Springs Junction, it was closed. Lewis Pass was also closed overnight, according to Waka Kotahi NZTA.
Springfield to Arthur’s Pass was also closed due to snow.
Waka Kotahi said Arthurs Pass to Otira will remain open, but reminded that driver chains were essential and vehicles should not be towed.
Waka Kotahi would give an update on Sunday morning.