Canterbury crash closes road until lunch time

The crash has closed Brittan Terrace and drivers are advised to take a detour. Photo / Google Earth

A vehicle has crashed into a power pole, taking down powerlines and closing a road in Canterbury this morning.

The NZ Transport Agency in Canterbury warned motorists about 8am of the crash on Brittan Tce between Lyttelton and Governors Bay.

The road is expected to be closed until about midday, transport authorities said.

Christchurch Transport said Brittan Terrace was expected to be partially open, operating under a stop/go system, by about 12.30pm.

Police said the driver was not trapped.

Drivers were told to use Cressy Tce instead.

A crash has closed Britten Tce between Lyttelton & Governors Bay. Please use Cressy Tce in the meantime. ^SM pic.twitter.com/d1BSmghge3

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) September 14, 2017