Highway reopens after truck crash recovery

A section of State Highway 1 north of Oamaru has reopened after a closure this evening to allow for the recovery of a truck that rolled today.

Police said emergency services were alerted to the crash, between Rodgers Rd and Frederick St at Makikihi, about 10.40am.

They said no other vehicles were involved and nobody was injured.

However, they said cranes would have to be brought in recover the truck and trailer unit, and the highway would be closed between 7pm and 10pm to allow this. 

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said detours would be available while the truck was lifted from the roadside, but delays should be expected.

In an update at 9.20pm NZTA said the highway had reopened and the road was clear.

 - Allied Media