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Partial closure of State Highway 58, Whitby - 2.30pm update

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State Highway 58 in Whitby has a westbound closure this morning, following a car crash earlier today.

Update 2.30pm

Line crews have replaced the damaged power pole and the highway is now fully open to all traffic in both directions.


10.30am

The crash, which occurred before 6 am this morning, saw a car collide with a power pole near the intersection of Seaview Road.

State Highway 58 is closed to westbound traffic between Postgate Drive and the Paremata roundabout while line crews replace the damaged power pole.

The highway remains open to eastbound traffic.

Local road detours are available, but drivers should expect delays in the area.

contractor fixing power pole on state highway road

Power pole replacement - State Highway 58, Whitby.

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