The Transport Agency is urging South Island motorists to be patient during the post-Christmas rush on the newly-reopened State Highway One. The area was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake last November, which shut the South Island's main transport corridor. The full length of State Highway One reopened earlier this month, with parts of the road still reduced to one lane. NZTA's journey manager Tresca Forrester said State Highway One motorists needed to be patient, as this week would be very busy and people should expect delays. "There will be trucks, cars, campervans and towing vehicles, motorcyclists and cyclists all sharing the road, parts of which will be unfamiliar to previous users due to the earthquake reinstatement work that's been undertaken."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 26, 2017 21:22 UTC