Update 3.40pm: State Highway 1 between Whakapara and Towai has now reopened to one lane, with contractors managing traffic past the site under stop/go. Please expect delays and allow additional time for travel between Whangārei and Kawakawa.
3.17pm:
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 is closed between Whakapara and Towai, north of Whangārei, due to a crash blocking the road in Hūkerenui.
Motorists are asked to delay their travel, where possible, or to consider alternate routes, such as State Highway 15.
SH1 is also closed between Kaiwaka and Te Hana for clean up and recovery, following a truck rollover earlier today.
Earlier traffic bulletin covering this event:
SH1 Kaiwaka to Te Hana remains closed for truck recovery
People are encouraged to visit the Journey Planner website for up to date information on the closure and detour route before they travel.
Journey Planner(external link)
NZTA thanks everyone for their patience.
