

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2510/S00587/lane-blocked-on-sh73-due-to-truck-breakdown.htm

Lane Blocked On SH73 Due To Truck Breakdown

Thursday, 16 October 2025, 10:02 am
Press Release: New Zealand Transport Agency

Motorists travelling on the Otira Viaduct on State Highway 73 this morning are being urged to drive with caution because of a truck breakdown that is blocking the eastbound lane.

Stop/go traffic management is in place at the viaduct, near Arthur’s Pass, after the breakdown occurred overnight.

Efforts are underway to shift the truck and an update on this is expected by midday.

The image has been modified to obscure specific identifying details i.e. the number plate. Photo/Supplied.

Plan for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:

Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
Facebook Canterbury & West Coast: facebook.com/nztacwc/
X NZTA: x.com/nztamain
X Canterbury & West Coast: x.com/nztacwc
Instagram: instagram.com/nztransportagency
TikTok: tiktok.com/@nztransportagency
Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)

Home Page | Auckland | Previous Story | Next Story