Collapsed culvert leads to emergency road closure

Photo: Southland District Council
Photo: Southland District Council
An emergency closure is in place on a rural road in Southland following a collapsed culvert.

Mitchell Road is closed between the intersections of Riverton Otautau Road and Waipango Ermedale Road, Southland District Council said.

The closure would remain in place until Friday  while reinstatement works were completed.

- Allied Media