State Highway 1 through Oamaru is fully reopened after a serious crash closed one of the lanes.

The southbound lane closure was in place on SH1/Wansbeck Street near the intersection with Awamoa Road. It followed a crash just before 2pm involving a car and motorcycle, in which police say the motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries.

With the work of emergency services at the crash site now complete, both lanes of SH1/Wansbeck Street are now clear. People are asked to travel with care on this route.

3pm – Detour now available for SH1 Oamaru closure

Only the southbound lane of part of State Highway 1 through Oamaru is now closed following a serious crash.

The lane closure is in place on SH1/Wansbeck Street near the intersection with Awamoa Road.

A detour is available as follows: Southbound traffic should use SH1/Wansbeck Street, turn right onto Towey Street, and take the first right onto Awamoa Street, then follow Awamoa Road back onto SH1/Wansbeck Street.

2:30pm – SH1 closure in Oamaru after crash

Part of State Highway 1 through Oamaru is closed as emergency services deal with a serious crash.

The closure is in place on SH1/Wansbeck Street near the intersection with Awamoa Road.

Police say the crash involved a car and motorcycle, and the motorcycle rider has sustained serious injuries.

People are asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes through the town. 

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