Dome Valley crash: Congestion remains as State Highway 1 reopens after northern Auckland accident

Hato Hone St John says an ambulance was taking one person to North Shore Hospital and three other patients were treated at the scene.

Road traffic is banking up on State Highway 1 in the northern Auckland region after a crash at Dome Valley.

The crash, about 3pm, blocked the southbound lane. NZ Transport Agency says this has since reopened, but congestion remains in both directions.

“Our crews are responding, however, traffic is building both southbound and northbound,” a spokesperson said.

“People are advised to delay their travel or consider using State Highway 16.”

Fire and Emergency said the accident involved a car and a barrier, and no one was trapped. Two fire trucks attended the scene but have since left.

SH1 DOME VALLEY- ROAD BLOCKED - 3:30PM

A crash has been reported in Dome Valley, having blocked the southbound lane and affecting the northbound lane. Please delay your journey or consider using SH16 until cleared. ^ND pic.twitter.com/wSInW0I9QW

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) February 20, 2025

Hato Hone St John told the Herald it was notified of a motor vehicle incident at 2.57pm today.

An ambulance was taking one person to North Shore Hospital. Three other patients were assessed and treated at the scene.

People are encouraged to visit the NZTA Journey Planner website for up-to-date information before they travel.

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