Ice Warning for South Island Roads

Drivers in the central South Island, especially on State Highways 8 and 80 in the Mackenzie Basin, need to brace for icy roads and freezing fog this weekend—temperatures could dip below zero, with hazardous conditions expected through Sunday. Frost and ice also threaten Central Otago, Southern Lakes, and alpine Canterbury highways. Waka Kotahi crews are on standby to treat roads, but drivers must slow down, leave space, and avoid sudden moves to stay safe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d63fcad1b81e5ef8