8:05 pm

State Highway 60 is now fully open to traffic following this afternoon’s serious crash.

NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience and cooperation while this incident was being resolved.

5:40 pm

The northbound lane (to Motueka) of State Highway 60 has reopened to traffic at the crash site. The southbound lane (Richmond bound) remains CLOSED. Southbound traffic must continue to detour via Lansdowne Road and Lower Queen Street,

2 pm

State Highway 60 is now closed between Swamp Road and the intersection with State Highway 6  as emergency services attend this incident.

Local road detours are available via Landsdowne Road and Lower Queen Street.

State Highway 60 can be expected to remain closed for several  hours while Police investigate the incident and the crash scene is cleared.

Road users are asked to avoid the area and use the recommended detour. Travel delays can be expected.

1:30 pm

Drivers can check the highway’s status on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website

Drivers are asked to avoid State Highway 60 at Appleby following a serious crash this afternoon.

The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported shortly before  1 pm.

The crash occurred near the intersection of State Highway 60  and McShane Road. Emergency services are at the scene.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area, delay their travel, or to use an alternative route. Please follow all instructions from emergency services and contractors.

Further updates will be provided. Drivers can check the highway’s status on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website