Traffic backed up on the southern motorway. Photo: Stephen JaquieryTraffic on the southern motorway is rolling again after being backed up for the second day in a row following a crash near Lookout Point. Police said the crash involving a car and motorbike happened about 7.35am about 400m south of the Lookout Point turnoff. That is the same place where a similar nose to tail crash happened yesterday morning. NZTA Waka Kotahi said the crash had blocked the right eastbound lane at Lookout Point, near Burnett Street.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 26, 2026 00:49 UTC