The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound from Ellerslie to South Eastern Arterial will be closed tonight (May 9) for emergency structural repairs, due to a digger hitting Penrose bridge.
To minimise disruption to motorists the closures will be timed between 11pm and 5am when traffic is lighter.
A signposted detour will be in place and drivers are asked to follow the signposted routes while work is being carried out to ensure that this section of the motorway is safe.
The Transport Agency thanks drivers for their patience, and apologises for any inconvenience while this important work is carried out.
