Pūhoi checkpoint targeting gang bike run closes State Highway 1

The northbound lane at State Highway 1 at Puhoi has been blocked due to a 'police issue'. Image / Waka Kotahi

A checkpoint stopping gang members on motorcycles has disrupted those travelling northbound in Pūhoi this morning.

Police confirmed they were holding a checkpoint on SH1 in Pūhoi today.

The police checkpoint is targeting a convoy of Tribesmen MC riders heading north from Auckland, the Herald understands.

Waka Kotahi said the northbound lane at Pūhoi was temporarily blocked “due to a police issue” at 11.25am.

Five minutes later they said police had reopened the roads but travellers should still expect delays.

The disruption comes as nearby Prime Minister Chris Hipkins officially opened the new Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway this morning.

UPDATE 11:30AM
Police have now reopened #SH1 northbound through the Puhoi area. Allow extra time for delays in the area until fully cleared. ^TP https://t.co/dsvIPfWz0B

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 15, 2023