SH 1 closed after Northland crash, power lines down
A crash that has occurred near Raumanga Valley Rd in Whangarei this morning has closed the road and downed power lines.
"Expect diversions and delays," the transport agency tweeted.
"Avoid this route if possible." Keep up to date with their twitter feed here.
Cordons were in place at Otaika Rd on SH1 and at Tawera Rd and Collingwood Rd, NZTA said.
Heavy vehicles would need to use SH14 and SH15 via Maungatapere to rejoin SH1, it added.
Story and image credit: Stuff
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