Are the Roads Out Open?

Live closures, delays and roadworks on the state highways around Queenstown — SH6 through the Kawarau Gorge, SH6A and SH8 — from Waka Kotahi's official feed, so you know before you drive.

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What

Where

Until

Updated

RoadworkRoad Construction

SH 6 Garston

16 Oct, 6:00 pm

12 Oct, 7:00 am

Worth knowing

One way in, one way out

Almost everything funnels through Frankton and onto SH6 or SH6A. When the Kawarau Gorge or SH6 south closes there's no quick alternative, and a closure can effectively cut the town off — so it's worth a look before a long drive.

Winter is when this matters most

Snow, ice and slips close the alpine stretches through winter. Carry chains when it's forecast cold — since 2026 there's a $750 fine for not carrying them on council roads in snow or ice — and never drive around a road-closed sign.

Are the Roads Out Open?

About these tools

The official channels

Worth knowing

One way in, one way out

Winter is when this matters most