The northbound lanes of State Highway 1 (Southern Motorway) just before the Papakura on-ramp are CLOSED following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles.
Emergency services are at the scene and the NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to avoid the area as traffic is currently backed up to Drury.
Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz(external link) for the latest highway information or sign up to www.onthemove.govt.nz(external link) for up-to-date information on what is happening on the route you plan to travel; Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.