B-double truck, lengthy recovery operation underway on Pacific Motorway at Urunga

All southbound lanes of the Pacific Motorway at Urunga have just reopened after a B-double rolled onto its side in the early hours of this morning. What you need to know.

Southbound traffic was being diverted via Giinagay Way following a B-double crash at Urunga this morning. The highway has just reopened. Picture: File

All southbound lanes of the Pacific Motorway at Urunga have now reopened after a B-double rolled onto its side in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services and traffic crews are on scene after the crash - between Ballards Rd and Waterfall Way - happened at about 3am.

Southbound traffic was being diverted via Giinagay Way, and motorists could rejoin the motorway at Ballards Rd or at the Nambucca Heads interchange.

This diversion was suitable for all vehicles as Giinagay Way is the old Pacific Highway.

The Pacific Highway bridge over the Kalang River at Urunga.

Northbound traffic on the highway was not affected.

The motorway reopened at about 7.40am, with an 80km/h speed limit in place.

The site of the truck crash on the Pacific Motorway.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution, allow extra travel time and follow directions of emergency services and traffic crews on site.

The salvage operation of the stricken B-double is expected to be lengthy.