SH1 partly blocked between Christchurch and Kaikōura due to slip

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By RNZ

A slip that blocked part of State Highway 1 near Hundalee between Christchurch and Kaikōura has now been cleared.

FINAL UPDATE 9:45AM
The slip 300m south of the Summit has been cleared and all lanes are now OPEN again. ^MF https://t.co/hlm6O9AFoP

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) December 27, 2020

The lane north was temporarily closed but traffic was able to get through as one lane remained open under stop-go management.

There was also congestion on SH1 between Christchurch and Waipara due to holiday traffic. People should expect delays and allow extra time for travel.