Drivers on the Picton to Christchurch route will need to use the Lewis Pass highway.· In order to stabilise a rock face north of Kaikōura at Ōhau Point, the NZ Transport Agency has scheduled a three day, daytime closure from Monday, 6 August to Wednesday, 8 August.· State Highway 1 between Clarence and Mangamaunu will be closed each day from 8am to 4pm.· During this time any people travelling between Picton and Christchurch will need to take the Lewis Pass/ Murchison route.· Please see details in the media release on line: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/planned-three-day-daytime-closure-for-state-highway-1-north-of-kaikoura-early-august/