State Highway 3 between Midhirst and Stratford is now open following a crash around 11am.
The crash had blocked a stretch of SH3 near the intersection with Kahouri Road.
NZTA thanks motorists for their patience and for taking the detour available while the road was cleared and reopened.
A crash has blocked a stretch of State Highway 3 between Midhirst and Stratford.
Crews are currently onsite and SH3, near the intersection with Kahouri Road, is blocked.
A detour is currently in place for southbound vehicles only - turn left onto Beaconsfield Road, then turn right onto SH43, then turn right onto SH3.
There is currently no detour for northbound traffic so please avoid the area if possible and expect delays while the area is cleared.
NZTA thanks motorists for their patience and reminds people to keep updated with the NZTA Journey Planner.
