The road is expected to remain closed until early afternoon and motorists are encouraged to delay their travel, where possible.
Visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website for up-to-date information on the closure, traffic, detour routes, road works and delays.
Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
- COVID-19 services update: govt.nz/COVID19
- Traffic updates: nzta.govt.nz/traffic
- Facebook: facebook.com/nztacni
- Twitter: twitter.com/WakaKotahiCNI
- Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
- Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)