Traffic woes will continue this afternoon in Wellington, with commuters being warned to expect delays on their way out of the city.
Due to a breakdown of an asphalt plant, roadworks on State Highway 1 were not completed overnight as planned. This led to a stop/go sign being placed on a 75km stretch of road at Mackays Crossing between Paekākāriki and Raumati until traffic could be managed under a 30km/h speed limit.
A Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency spokesperson told the Herald this speed limit will remain in place until the work can be finished overnight – meaning the long delays will continue into the evening.
"We're advising motorists to plan ahead if travelling on SH1 today."
