A traffic incident involving power lines caused the closure of State Highway 99 near Te Waewae in Southland for a time this afternoon.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advised of the incident about 12.25pm.

A police spokesperson said appeared some power lines had come down, obstructing the road. They did not provide any details on the cause.

“There have been no injuries. Traffic management is in place.”

NZTA said crews were stopping traffic in both directions, from McInerney Rd to Fishing Camp Rd. 

In an update about 1.25pm NZTA advised the road had reopened but said motorists should expect delays as congestion eased in the area.

 

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