4.50pm – SH1 reopens with restrictions after crash

State Highway 1 near Waihola, south of Dunedin, has reopened after an earlier closure, but delays can still be expected as motorists are required to stop on demand.

The stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH1/Waihola Highway between the intersections with Lake Road and Surrey Bay Road until further notice, along with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction, while emergency services complete their work at the crash site.    

Notification will be provided when the road is fully clear. Stay up to date at NZTA’s Journey Planner site.

4.25pm – SH1 crash closure in Otago

A serious crash has closed State Highway 1/Waihola Highway south of Dunedin.

SH1/Waihola Highway near Waihola is closed between the intersections with Lake Road and Surrey Bay Road.

In the absence of a suitable detour, people are encouraged to consider delaying their journeys.

Any change that allows some level of traffic access will be notified. Stay up to date at NZTA’s Journey Planner site.