Lane Blocked On SH73 Due To Truck Breakdown
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.

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