• State Highway 1 in Southland is closed after a crash near Longbush this evening
  • Traffic is being redirected via a detour through Grove Bush and Kennington Roslyn Bush roads
  • Both northbound and southbound drivers are advised to follow the signposted alternative route

UPDATE: Now Open!
A section of State Highway 1 near Longbush in Southland remains closed following a crash earlier this evening. The closure affects the stretch between Grove Bush-Woodlands Road and Kennington Roslyn Bush Road. Emergency services are at the scene and an update was issued at 8:30pm.

The closure is causing delays, with both northbound and southbound drivers being asked to use a detour.

The detour:
For those travelling north, the recommended route is to turn left onto Kennington Roslyn Bush Road, then right onto State Highway 98, and another right onto Grove Bush-Woodlands Road, which leads back to SH1. Southbound drivers should follow the same roads in reverse.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead and follow the official detour to avoid further disruption.

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