Businesses along State Highways 6 and 63 have been rushed off their feet with an influx of traffic after State Highway 1 was closed due to damage from Monday’s earthquake.
Rivers Cafe owner Jude Alfeld said the amount of traffic coming through the town of Murchison, south of Nelson, was double the usual for this time of year.
“Everywhere is really busy, we’re all flat out. It’s brilliant for business but really sad for Kaikoura."
State Highway 1 was previously the main arterial road and rail link between Christchurch and Picton.
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Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake tore the highway apart, blocking it with slips and landslides.
from Olivia W’s Blog Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/86562940/Earthquakes-provide-unexpected-boost-for-businesses-along-new-route
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http://oliviawhinham79.tumblr.com/post/153311971481
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