SH1 northbound at Bombay reopens after two-car crash

Traffic has been banked up northbound on SH1 due to a crash near Bombay. Photo / NZTA

State Highway 1 northbound near Bombay has reopened after it was closed by a crash.

Motorists had earlier been warned about delays after the two-car crash blocked the Waikato Expressway near the border of the Waikato and Auckland regions about 8.45am.

“Due to a crash the road northbound is closed after the Nikau Rd overbridge,” the NZ Transport Agency said earlier.

“Expect delays when travelling through this area or consider postponing your journey.”

However, NZTA recently provided an update saying SH1 had reopened, although motorists may still experience some delays as the congestion takes time to ease.

Motorists already on SH1 near Bombay at the time of the crash faced a long wait, while other traffic was able to flow smoothly through the area on detours. Photo / Google

Police said no injuries have been reported in the crash.

It asked motorists to follow the directions of emergency teams at the scene.

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