The southbound lane closure is in place between Bowler Avenue and Eccles Street - while the northbound lane remains open.

NZTA says a detour's in place, and people should allow extra time for travel.

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14 Feb: State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning

11 Feb: A makeover for a Queenstown hotel

10 Feb: Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment

09 Feb: A next-generation electric hydrofoiling vessel is being trialled on Lake Whakatipu as a potential new transport link between Queenstown and Kingston

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07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week

04 Feb: Otago police are investigating a bullying incident at a school in Oamaru

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