A serious crash between two vehicles around 6 am today, with one person confirmed dead by NZ Police, may keep SH1 closed north of Kaikōura till mid this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says north-bound drivers should take the Lewis Pass route via Waipara (SH7) north of Christchurch and coming south from Picton, SH6 and SH63 (St Arnaud) onto Murchison and Springs Junction.
Waka Kotahi Journey Planner(external link)
3pm update: The highway is now open to single lane at the crash site with Stop/Go traffic management. Drivers should anticipate delays until the highway is fully reopened later today.
