One lane of State Highway 8 (Twizel-Ōmarama Road) remains open while a search continues for a car reported to have crashed off the Ōhau B Canal Bridge this morning.
However there will be temporary road closures intermittently in place to allow a scene examination to take place.
Motorists are thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
The Police ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Dive Squad has been deployed and is scheduled to arrive in the area later this afternoon.
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