Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers travelling between Woodville and Palmerston North should avoid Saddle Road.
Update 12:55pm
Saddle Road is now fully open. There may be some congestion and delays as queued traffic clears.
The route is currently closed between Woodville and Ashhurst following a crash around midday.
Drivers should avoid the area and consider detouring via the Pahiatua Track. Please allow extra travel time and plan your journeys accordingly.