State Highway 1 and State Highway 59 have reopened to southbound traffic following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 earlier this evening.

The highways were closed to southbound traffic for approximately three and a half hours while the Police Serious Crash Unit completed a scene investigation.

7pm

Drivers heading into Wellington on State Highway 1 and State Highway 59 are warned to expect delays and to use detours this evening, with both highways subject to southbound closures.

It is due to a police incident that was reported at around 6.30pm.

State Highway 1 is closed to southbound traffic at Kenepuru Link Road. State Highway 59 is closed to southbound traffic at Mungavin Avenue.

Both highways remain open to northbound traffic.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes into Wellington, such as via State Highway 58 (Pāuatahanui to Haywards) and State Highway 2 (Hutt Valley).

There is no estimated time for when the southbound lanes of both highways will reopen. Updates will be provided when available.

More information can be found on the NZTA Journey Planner. Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions before they travel.

Highway conditions – Wellington