Summary:
- NZTA advises motorists to expect longer journey times and plan accordingly when using detour routes.
- Online mapping tools like Google may suggest unsuitable roads as alternatives, so it’s important to follow official detour routes provided by NZTA.
- Official detour routes are state highways, built to accommodate a higher volume of vehicles, including heavier ones.
- Recent serious crash on a SH1 detour route highlights the importance of following recommended detours provided by NZTA.