Crash partially blocks SH1, near Paekākāriki

A crash has blocked the southbound lane of SH1. Photo / 123RF

Drivers around the capital are being warned of a crash causing delays on State Highway 1 near Paekākāriki.

Waka Kotahi NZTA advised there were southbound delays back to Mackays Crossing and northbound delays back to Pukerua Bay.

UPDATE 8PM
This crash on SH1 Paekākāriki continues to partially BLOCK the north and southbound lanes. Current SB delays are back to Mackays Crossing. NB queues are back to Pukerua Bay. Please continue following directions by emergency services on-site. ^APhttps://t.co/buudjX7i9L

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) March 14, 2021

Police said a car collided with a median barrier just after 7am, and that nobody was injured.

The transport agency asked motorists to pass with extra care and be prepared to slow down on request.

SH1 PAEKĀKĀRIKI, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 7:20AM
The road is partially BLOCKED, due to a crash prior to Pukerua Bay. Please pass with extra care and prepare to slow down on request. ^AP pic.twitter.com/cgA3wZKthj

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) March 14, 2021

Kapiti commuters into the city have also faced delays this morning, due to a mechanical issue with a non Metlink service.