Update 4 April, 6:15 am: State Highway 58 has reopened overnight following a car crash early yesterday (Thursday) evening.
The highway reopened around 11 pm after being closed to traffic for almost five hours.
Update 8:10 pm:
State Highway 58 remains closed this evening between Postgate Drive and James Cook Drive.
The Police Crash Unit is investigating, and the route is likely to remain closed until its work is completed.
Drivers should continue to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Drivers travelling between Pāuatahanui and Paremata can detour via James Cook Drive, Discovery Drive, Spinnaker Drive and Postgate Drive.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
Highway conditions - Wellington(external link)
6:30 pm:
State Highway 58 is currently closed between Postgate Drive and James Cook Drive following a crash earlier this evening.
A car is reported to have rolled near the James Cook Drive intersection. The incident was reported around 6 pm.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area, delay their travel, or and use an alternative route. Local road detours are available.
Emergency services and contractors are at the scene.
