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'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
Depending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.
Far North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
Half of the city's major projects are facing problems.
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
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The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
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Motorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.
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The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.
The project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.
Waka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.
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After a pothole damaged his wheel one man took legal action.
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.