UPDATE: 4pm – SH1 reopened after crash in Southland

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 5 Apr 2026 4:05pm | Southland

State Highway 1/Waipahi Highway, at Pukerau near Gore in Southland, has reopened following a crash.

Road users should take care travelling through the area.

1pm – SH1 closed by crash in Southland

State Highway 1/Waipahi Highway, at Pukerau near Gore in Southland, is closed following a crash involving powerlines.

The road is closed between the intersections with Mason Road and Coalpit Road/West Street.

People are asked to delay their journeys or to use an alternative route. Follow directions provided at the site.  

An update will be provided as the road status changes.