A webcam is now in place on another southern mountain pass, allowing motorists to check road conditions before they travel.
The new webcam, on the northern side of the Lindis Pass, on State Highway 8, has been installed by Downer and the NZ Transport Agency at a cost of $110,000.
The pass is an important link for tourist traffic between Christchurch and Queenstown but can be affected by ice and snow.
At an altitude of 965m, it is the highest point in the South Island's state highway network.
The new webcam will assist motorists but also allow traffic controllers and maintenance crews to monitor the highway.
NZTA Coastal Otago contract maintenance manager Nick Rodger said today the camera can pan, tilt and zoom.
A similar webcam was installed at the top of the Crown Range (alt. 1076m) by the Queenstown Lakes District Council last year.
The webcam can be found at: http://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/traffic-...
