Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Road users in the top of the South Island need to be aware of two crashes, one on State Highway 1 and the other on State Highway 6, that will affect travel in Marlborough and Tasman.
State Highway 1, Marlborough:
Emergency services and contractors are attending a truck and trailer crash that has blocked State Highway 1 near Dashwood, south of Weld Pass. The incident was reported shortly before eight o’clock this morning.
No local detours are available, and the highway is expected to be closed for several hours while the crash scene is cleared.
If travelling between Christchurch and Blenheim, drivers should delay their travel or use the inland route via Lewis Pass. This will add around two hours to travel times.
State Highway 6, Owen Junction:
Stop/go traffic controls are in place following a truck crash that occurred around five o’clock.
Efforts to clear the crash scene are ongoing and are expected to continue through this morning.
Drivers can expect delays when traveling through the area and should take extra care when driving through the crash site.
