Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 26 is closed between Matuku Road and Avenue Road near Morrinsville following a serious crash.
Motorists travelling toward Morrinsville from Hamilton should turn right onto Kuranui Road at Motumaoho then left onto Avenue Road and right onto SH26. Those travelling from Morrinsville toward Hamilton should left onto Avenue Road at Morrinsville, right onto Kuranui Road and left onto SH26.
Traffic travelling to and from Piako, should use Matuku Road, Hangawera Road and Studholme Street.
The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience.