Updated: Speed restrictions have been put in place following a crash on SH1 north of Taupo this morning.
A speed restriction of 70km per hour will remain in place on a stretch of State Highway 1 north of Taupo overnight, after a truck carrying laundry powder crashed and lost some of its load.
The NZ Transport Agency said it advised travellers that the section of highway, near Atiamuri, remains slippery and travellers should drive with extra care in the area.
The two southbound lanes of the highway are currently closed with stop/go traffic in place.
The highway is expected to fully reopen around 6pm tonight.
The crash happened this morning south of Hanui Rd about 20km south of Tokoroa closing both lanes.