Crash closes Transmission Gully SH1, motorists urged to take SH59

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Wellington motorists can expect delays after an early morning crash closed Transmission Gully between Pāutahanui and Paekākāriki.

Waka Kotahi said State Highway 1 between Pāutahanui and Paekākāriki was closed as of 6am due to a crash.

The transport agency said motorists should expect delays and avoid the area.

Motorists heading northbound were urged to take the State Highway 58 from Pāutahanui onto State Highway 59, then State Highway 1 after Paekākāriki.

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Meanwhile, southbound travellers should use State Highway 59 from Paekākāriki onto State Highway 1 at Porirua.

More to come.