Rocks Road to open at 6pm, Friday 18 July

From NZTA: Emergency works on the bluff above State Highway 6 Rocks Road are almost complete and the route will soon be safe to reopen to traffic.

Contractors have worked hard to reopen the route this week, removing approximately 650 tonnes of material from the cliff face.

State Highway 6 Rocks Road will reopen to all road users at 6 o’clock tonight. Roadside barriers will be in place at the slip site.

NZTA/Waka Kotahi is focusing on the plan and designs for further resilience works on the cliff. Further updates will be provided when details are confirmed.

We appreciate this is a critical transport link for Nelson and its closure has created significant disruption and delays for the community.

NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks everyone, drivers, residents, affected landowners and businesses for their patience and cooperation as contractors carried out this important work.

Given the impact of the recent weather events and flood damage across the top of the South Island, there remains an ongoing risk of slips, rock and tree falls, and the potential for further state highway closures - particularly if there is more heavy rain.

Road users can expect to encounter multiple road work and repair sites across the region and must allow extra time for their journeys. Road users are encouraged to check road conditions before they travel