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Major traffic delays in Whanganui after truck crashes on State Highway 3

Sue Dudman
Sue Dudman
News director - Whanganui Chronicle·Whanganui Chronicle·
16 Oct, 2018 08:37 PMQuick Read
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Traffic is backed up on Durie Hill where vehicles are being diverted after a truck crash south of Whanganui.

Traffic is backed up on Durie Hill where vehicles are being diverted after a truck crash south of Whanganui.

State Highway 3 between Whanganui and the top of the Whangaehu Hill is closed after a truck crash about 1.40am on Wednesday.

A police spokeswoman said there were no serious injuries reported in the crash which occurred two to three kilometres south of Whanganui near the Lake Wiritoa turnoff.

There are major build-ups of traffic which is being diverted through Durie Hill and Fordell via Warrengate Rd, No 2 Line and Portal St.

New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect significant delays at peak times at the intersection of Portal St and State Highway 4 (Anzac Parade).

Motorists travelling towards Whanganui have reported that traffic is backed up to Okoia.

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It is not known when State Highway 3 will reopen.

Road Closed Photo / Stuart Munro
Road Closed Photo / Stuart Munro

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