State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is fully open again following traffic restrictions due to a serious motorcycle crash this morning.

Road users are asked to travel with care on this stretch of highway between Factory Road and Keen Road.

12.20pm – SH96 open with restriction

Following a motorcycle crash this morning, part of State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is open again, but traffic is required to stop on demand at the site.

This stop/go traffic management between Factory Road and Keen Road is expected to remain while emergency services complete their work.

A further update is expected later this afternoon.

11.20pm – SH96 closure after crash

Part of State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is closed this morning following a crash.

The highway is closed between Factory Road and Keen Road. Road users should follow the directions of emergency services at the site.