Motorists travelling between Cromwell and Queenstown today (Tuesday, November 11) are being warned to expect an hour-long delay as blasting takes place at Nevis Bluff. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says explosives will be used as part of ongoing safety work to remove unstable rock approximately 100 metres above State Highway 6. 

“[The blasting] is vital to ensure the ongoing safety of road users,” a NZTA spokesperson said. 

Blasting to clear potential dangers at Central Otago’s Nevis Bluff this spring-summer season is due to conclude with a third and final blast session today at 1pm.

The blasting will mean a one-hour delay, from 1pm to 2pm, for traffic on this affected area of State Highway 6.

Video of the last blasting at the site can be viewed here.  

Outside of blasting time today, drivers should still expect short delays of about 10 minutes when travelling past the bluff between 8am and 5pm.