Update: 2.15pm 8 September - State Highway 3 has reopened to traffic under Stop/Go at Mt Messenger in north Taranaki. People are asked to be patient while traffic clears.
10:46am: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 3 is closed over Mt Messenger in north Taranaki due to a NZ Police operation.
People are advised to delay their travel, where possible, or to expect delays.
Visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner page for up-to-date information on the road closure.
Journey Planner(external link)
Waka Kotahi thanks everyone for their patience.
