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South Island's Lewis Pass closed following fresh dumping of snow overnight

July 23, 2018

A fresh dumping of snow overnight has forced part of the Lewis Pass in the South Island to close this morning.

State Highway 7 is closed from Hanmer Springs turnoff to Springs Junction.

Further south, State Highway 94 lower Hollyford Road intersection to Chasm Stream Bridge is also closed.

Warnings are in place on all the alpine passes and motorists have been urged to carry snow chains.

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