The truck recovery operation on SH6 between Inangahua Junction and the entrance to Westport is now completed with the highway reopened just before 6 pm.
The recovery operation, with Police and regional council staff on site, began after midday, requiring the highway to be closed all afternoon to early evening.
The truck crash in the Lower Buller Gorge occurred before 9 am this morning.
NZTA thanks all drivers and road users for their patience while this truck was recovered safely.
4:00pm
The truck recovery operation on SH6 between Inangahua Junction and the entrance to Westport has been extended with the next update at 6 pm, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The recovery operation, with Police and regional council staff on site, began after midday, requiring the highway to be closed.
The truck crash in the Lower Buller Gorge occurred before 9 am this morning.
People travelling to Westport via the Buller Gorge need to delay their journeys this afternoon/evening or take the long way via Greymouth and up the Coast Road via Punakaiki.
11:48am
A truck crash in the Buller Gorge, between Inangahua Junction and the entrance to Westport (SH67) briefly closed SH6 this morning between 9 and 10 am.
The truck will be removed from the site this afternoon from midday, so SH6 will be closed potentially up till 4 pm, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
People travelling to Westport via the Buller Gorge need to delay their journeys this afternoon or take the long way via Greymouth and up the Coast Road via Punakaiki.
Journey Planner - West coast closures(external link)
SH6 will be closed potentially up till 4 pm
