District:
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Norfolk Road, Carterton where a car and train have collided around 10am.
One person is understood to have serious injuries.
A helicopter has been dispatched to the scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
District:
Police are advising motorists to expect delays following a crash on Ongaonga Road this morning.
Emergency services are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash where a truck has rolled.
While there are no injuries to report, the truck is leaking a substance over the road and cordons will be in place.
ENDS
Issued by the Police Media Centre
District:
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Wall Road and MacArthur Road, Kokatahi, Westland.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and traffic management will be in place.
Please avoid the area if possible.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
District:
Police are attending a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Hinemoa St, Birkenhead reported around 5:50pm.
The pedestrian has been transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place while emergency services attend the scene.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
A second amber alert has been forecasted from 3pm to 6pm on Friday 21 July, with gusts of 75 to 80 km/h also likely.
Under an amber alert, speeds may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close.
The bridge will remain in a 4×4 configuration overnight.
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions, look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.
Watch the video below to understand why lanes on the bridge may need to close if certain wind speed thresholds are reached.
The safety of road users is our top priority and we won’t hesitate to reduce speeds or close lanes if necessary.
Waka Kotahi thanks road users for their patience and understanding.
The works are scheduled for Wednesday 2 August, Thursday 3 August and Friday 4 August.
There will be a reduced speed limit of 60km/h between 9am and 5pm past the work site on each of these days.
Road users should expect delays and adhere to sign-posted speed limits to ensure workers are kept safe.
Note: These works are subject to weather conditions and the dates/timing may change.
Keep an eye on Journey Planner for up to date information.
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District:
Cordons are in place in central Hamilton as Police respond to an incident in Frankton.
The area affected includes Bandon Street west of Greenwood Street – including Smith Street and Allen Street.
People are asked to avoid this area and obey any instruction from emergency services.
ENDS
Road users should consider alternative routes or delaying their journey as peak hour delays in these areas are expected.
Waka Kotahi appreciates these works have occurred at short notice and created delays and frustration for drivers. However, for safety reasons, the surfacing works must be done as soon as possible. Contractors are working hard to complete them.