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Icy Roads Ahead in Canterbury | Auckland News
Canterbury’s roads are turning treacherous this week as black ice, frost, and freezing fog combine to create slippery, dangerous conditions. Temperatures plummet below -5°C, with icy patches expected to linger until midday Friday. The Mackenzie Basin, especially south of Irishman Creek, faces thick fog through Wednesday and Thursday. Key northbound highways (1, 7, 73, 75, 77) are at risk of ice and frost. NZTA crews are gritting roads, but drivers must slow down, increase following distance, avoid sudden maneuvers, and keep headlights on—especially near bridges and shaded areas where ice…
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