Press Release – NZ Transport AgencyThe crash, near St Bathans Loop Road, is being attended by emergency services. The highway is closed between Omakau and Idaburn, and road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if they can.Detours are in place after a serious vehicle crash closed a section of State Highway 85 in North Otago. The crash, near St Bathans Loop Road, is being attended by emergency services. The highway is closed between Omakau and Idaburn, and road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if they can. For those in that area, a detour is available for westbound traffic by turning turn left onto Ida Valley-Omakau Road, continuing along Ida Valley-Omakau Road, then turning left back onto SH85.