Drivers heading in and out of Nelson can expect delays on State Highway 6 Atawhai Drive as contractors work to clear a tree fall on the route.

The highway is under stop/go traffic management between the intersections of Bay View Road and Tui Glen Road after a large tree fell onto the highway at around 2 am this morning.

Contractors are on site and working to reopen the highway to two lanes, but this work is ongoing and may take several hours to complete.

The tree fall also affects the cycle lane on the route.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are urged to take care traveling through the area and follow all instructions from work crews. Travel delays can be expected until the clean-up work is completed.

Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:

• Highway Conditions – Nelson Marlborough(external link)