Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Update 1:55 pm:
The downed power lines have been cleared and State Highway 60 has reopened to one lane.
Stop/Go traffic management and a 30 km/h temporary speed limit is in place. Drivers must take care when driving through the area.
NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience and cooperation while contractors and the lines company worked to reopen the highway this afternoon.
1:20pm:
State Highway 60 is currently closed south of Central Tākaka Road due fallen power pole and electricity lines.
It follows a vehicle crash, which occurred around midday. The fallen pole and lines are blocking both lanes.
A local road detour is available via Central Takaka Road and East Takaka Road.
However, this detour is for light vehicles only and is not suitable for heavy vehicles.
Heavy traffic cannot use the detour route and must delay their travel until the fallen lines have been cleared and the highway has reopened.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and follow the instructions of contractors and emergency services.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
