State Highway 96 near Mataura has reopened to one lane of traffic following a nearby vegetation fire yesterday.

The road remained closed overnight for firefighters to ensure the blaze was contained.

The section of SH96 between the intersections of SH1 and Waimumu Road is now open to the single lane, with a temporary reduced speed limit of 30km/h, and road users are being asked to stop on request. Please take extra care along this route.

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