3:25 pm:
State Highway 1 is now open in both directions under a 30 km/h temporary speed limit at the crash site. Drivers may experience delays while travelling through the area
NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience and cooperation today while emergency services and contractors attended this incident.
1:50 pm:
State Highway 1 is currently under stop/stop traffic controls while the crashed vehicle is recovered. This affects both north and southbound traffic
Traffic delays can be expected for approximately an hour between Picton and Springfield while this work is completed.
Drivers should delay their travel and avoid the area.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
12:02 pm:
State Highway 1 is now open in both directions following a serious crash at the intersection of Bush Road earlier today
A car crashed off the road into the Tuamarina River shortly before two am this morning.
The highway was restricted to one lane under stop/go traffic controls while the Police Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene investigation
While the highway is now open to traffic, it is expected to be closed briefly later today for recovery operations.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website. NZ Police are also issuing media releases:
6:55 am:
State Highway 1 is under stop/go traffic management near Tuamarina following a serious crash early this morning.
The crash, which occurred on Bush Road at the intersection with State Highway 1, was reported around two am this morning.
State Highway 1 is currently closed to northbound traffic near the intersection of Bush Road and under stop/go traffic control while Police and emergency services attend the incident.
Drivers can expect delays when travelling through the area. Please take extra care when travelling past the crash site and follow all instructions from emergency services.
A full closure of State Highway 1 is possible later this morning to support ongoing crash scene investigations.
People travelling between Picton and Blenheim, particularly those with ferry connections, should allow extra time for their journeys.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
