Emergency services are on site and Police have temporary traffic management in place.
Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible as it may take some time clear the backlog of traffic. We appreciate motorists’ patience until the road can fully open again.
Southbound traffic is currently being diverted over Paekakariki Hill Road, but this route is not suitable for heavy vehicles.
As the situation changes, motorists can get updates on State Highway 1 traffic conditions via
- NZTA Wellington Twitter
- NZTA Wellington Facebook
- Transport For Wellington
- 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)