06/09/2026
FYI
SH1 EVANSDALE TO WAIKOUAITI, OTAGO - SPILL - FINAL UPDATE 9AM, MON 7 SEP
State Highway 1 has now RE-OPENED between Waikouaiti and Evansdale settlements.
Take extra care through the area and adhere to temporary speed limits in place.
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UPDATE 6:40AM, MON 7 SEP
State Highway 1 is now CLOSED between the settlements of Waikouaiti and Evansdale, due to a large diesel spill.
Light vehicles can detour via Coast Rd. Allow additional time for travel through the area. Please note that despite previous advice this route is not suitable for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicles are being stacked at either end of the closure.
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6:25AM, MON 7 SEP
State Highway 1 is currently BLOCKED near the intersection with Evansdale-Glen Rd, west of the settlement of Warrington, due to a large diesel spill.
Expect delays through the area and be prepared to detour via Coast Rd. ^CS