12.20pm – Southbound lanes reopened on SH1 after crash

Following a crash on State Highway 1 north of Christchurch, State Highway 1 is now reopened to southbound traffic from the Tram Road overbridge to the Ohoka Road offramp.

People should expect delays as the traffic congestion eases.

11.05am – SH1 closure north of Christchurch due to crash

A vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Christchurch has closed the southbound lanes from the Tram Road overbridge to the Ohoka Road offramp.

The northbound lanes remain open.

Road users should expect delays and avoid the area if possible.