Lewis Pass re-opened

State Highway 7 was closed for more than 7 hours following the truck crash.
State Highway 7 was closed for more than 7 hours following the truck crash.

Lewis Pass is now open after a truck rolled early on Thursday morning.

The incident, near Goings Creek Bridge on the Lewis Pass Road, closed traffic in both directions forcing commuters to delay travel.

Police say a truck rolled on Lewis Pass Road just after 6am, closing State Highway 7.

The highway is now open under stop/go control.

Transport for Christchurch advise motorists to take extra care when driving through the area and expect delays.

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