This highway could be closed until mid this afternoon so drivers are encouraged to bear this in mind.
Drivers should follow the posted detour via Waipiata to the west which may add an additional half hour to their journey. Traffic volumes along this route are generally low – 400 daily.
Check for updates on the Transport Agency’s webpage:
- For real time information on highway conditions and incidents or to report issues, check Facebook NZ Transport Agency South Island
- See the NZ Transport Agency's travel and traffic page here.
- Call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS 0800 44 44 49
- https://twitter.com/NZTACWC (Canterbury/ West Coast)