State Highway 3 closed at Mount Messenger following fertiliser spill

StuffNZ HeraldMonday 6 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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State Highway 3 south of Tongapōrutu was closed on Monday after a fertiliser spill occurred between Mangahia and Mangaonga roads. The closure at Mount Messenger began around 12.40pm, with no detours available. The highway has since reopened to one lane.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 6 Jan 2025, 1:21pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    State Highway 3 closed due to fertiliser spill at Mt Messenger (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    State Highway 3 by Mount Messenger in Taranaki closed by fertiliser spill (opens in new tab)