1:20 pm:
State Highway 58 has now reopened to eastbound traffic. Drivers may experience delays as queued traffic clears
NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while road crews worked to clear the crash site and reopen the highway.
12:20 pm:
Drivers are asked to avoid State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Pāuatahanui as contractors clear a crash scene.
The highway will be closed for eastbound traffic from 12:30 this afternoon for around 30 minutes.
Drivers should avoid the area, delay their travel, or consider an alternate route.
The crash, involving a car versus median barrier, was reported shortly before 11 this morning and partially blocked the highway’s westbound lanes.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website:
