5pm:
State Highway 2 between Otane and Waipawa has re-opened following a serious road crash earlier this morning.
A detour was in place for much of the day while the site was cleared.
The road is now open but please expect delays as congestion eases through the area.
3.30pm:
Crews are working hard to reopen State Highway 2 between Otane and Waipawa by early evening.
The stretch of state highway closed around 11 following a serious road crash
A detour remains in place – taking southbound drivers onto Higginson Street and Elsthorpe Road through Otane and then right onto Racecourse Road before rejoining SH2 just north of Waipawa.
The detour is in reverse for northbound traffic.
Please allow extra time for your journey, adjust your speed accordingly while travelling on the detour route and plan for delays.
Please keep up to date with NZTA’s Journey Planner.
11am:
A stretch of State Highway 2 between Otane and Waipawa has been closed following a serious crash this morning.
The state highway has been closed between Higginson Street at Otane and Racecourse Road.
A detour is in place – taking southbound drivers onto Higginson Street and Elsthorpe Road through Otane and then right onto Racecourse Road before rejoining SH2 just north of Waipawa.
The detour is in reverse for northbound traffic.
Please allow extra time for your journey and plan for delays.
Emergency services are currently on the scene.
