UPDATE: 2.30pm – SH87 reopens after fire

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 19 Sept 2025 2:30pm | Otago

State Highway 87 at Kokonga, between the intersections of Kokonga Road and Railway Road, has reopened now that a roadside fire is out. Road users should expect delays as congestion eases through the area. 


1:25pm

A roadside fire has forced the closure of State Highway 87 at Kokonga, between the intersections of Kokonga Road and Railway Road. Road users are advised to delay their journeys or use an alternate route.

An update will be provided when the status of the road changes.