Traffic problems 2019

Delays and accidents on SH1 between the Ōtaki roundabout and Hokio Beach Road in calendar year 2019

The purpose of this page is to record ‘events’ along SH1 between Ōtaki and Levin, and also nearby, especially through Ōtaki. Several times in 2018 the stretch of road between Waikawa Beach Road and Levin was completely blocked by accidents, several with fatalities. Congestion is an ongoing problem, especially around holidays.

Information is drawn from the NZTA Wellington Twitter feed: @NZTAWgtn. Items between Levin and Ōtaki are marked with ☛ .

As of Sunday 20 January 2019 these will be listed with oldest dates at the bottom of the page.

Monday, 30 December 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 4:30PM Expect significant southbound delays on #SH1 between Manakau & Ōtaki due to holiday congestion. Plan ahead & allow extra time for your journey. Check our Holiday Journeys page to avoid delays:
http://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/holiday-journeys/summer-holidays-2019/ ^AP

☛ UPDATE 5:25PM Please continue to expect southbound delays between Manakau & Ōtaki on #SH1. For further information overnight related to incidents on the State Highways in the Wellington region, visit our Traffic & Travel Map: http://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington ^AP
Saturday, 28 December 2019 💤

SH1 PEKA PEKA TO ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 11:15 Due to increased northbound holiday traffic, there is CONGESTION between Peka Peka & Ōtaki. Expect significant #delays. Check out our Holiday Journeys page to help plan ahead & avoid peak times: http://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/holiday-journeys/summer-holidays-2019/ ^EH

UPDATE 1:30 Congestion remains HEAVY on #SH1 heading north between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Please continue to expect significant #delays. ^EW

UPDATE 3:15 Congestion is EASING on #SH1 south of Ōtaki. Please continue to expect significant delays heading north. ^EW

FINAL UPDATE 3:55 This congestion on #SH1 south of Ōtaki has now fully eased. Enjoy your journey and thanks for being patient. ^AP
Friday 27 December 2019 💤

1:40 PM – 26 Dec 2019 Due to holiday congestion, motorists travelling northbound from Waikanae to Otaki on SH1 can expect delays between 30 to 45 minutes. We advise to plan your journey accordingly and allow extra time. For more information on predicted busy time visit: http://ow.ly/4Ot550xIlr8. ^SJ

2:06 PM – 26 Dec 2019 The northbound congestion from Waikanae to Otaki are now causing delays between 45 to 60 minutes. Motorists are advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow extra time for their travel on this route. ^SJ

SH1 WAIKANAE TO OTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CONGESTION – UPDATE 1:40 Due to holiday congestion, there are significant #delays on #SH1 between Waikanae & Otaki, with queues on Kapiti Expressway back to Te Moana Rd. Please allow extra time for your journey. ^AP

UPDATE 3:55PM The #delays between Waikanae & Ōtaki on #SH1 remain significant. Queues on the Kāpiti Expressway remain back to Te Moana Rd. Southbound traffic is now also congested from Ōtaki to Manakau. Allow extra time for your journey.

UPDATE 5:50 Northbound congestion between Waikanae & Te Horo is easing, but please continue to expect significant #delays between Te Horo & Ōtaki. Southbound traffic remains congested from Ōtaki to Manakau. Please allow extra time for your journey. ^

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:25 Northbound congestion between Waikanae and Ōtaki has now eased. With southbound congestion from Manakau to Ōtaki reducing as well. Expect minor delays and thank you for being patient. ^AP

FINAL UPDATE 6:45 The congestion between Waikanae and Ōtaki has now fully eased in both directions. ^AP
Sunday 22 December 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 OHAU, MANAWATU-WHANGANUI – SERIOUS CRASH – 2:05 A serious #crash is BLOCKING the road in both directions, north of Kuku Beach Rd. Please consider delaying your travel if possible. We will provide an update when more info is available. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 2:40 Due to a serious #crash, #SH1 Ohau is CLOSED north of Kuku Beach Rd. There is no detour available. Please avoid the area and delay your travel. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 3:30 #SH1 Ohau remains CLOSED. A tow is on site for vehicle recovery & crews are working on restoring downed lines. We anticipate the road won’t reopen until later this evening, so please delay travel. Our next update is not due until 7pm. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 4:55 Following a serious crash, #SH1 Ohau is expected to REOPEN under traffic management by 7pm. The road will CLOSE again by 10pm for full vehicle recovery. Plan ahead and take extra care as heavy traffic is expected once the road reopens. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 5:20 Following a serious crash, #SH1 Ohau is now OPEN under traffic management. Take extra care & continue to expect DELAYS in both directions. The road will be CLOSING again at 10pm for full vehicle recovery. Please plan ahead and drive safe. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 6:00AM, MON 23 DEC Following a prior crash, State Highway 1 just north of Kuku beach Rd is now open under stop/go traffic management. Take extra care through the area. ^MF
Sunday 03 November 2019 🚑

Vehicle vs bicycle.

☛ SH1 MANAKAU – CRASH – 3:55 Due to a serious crash, the road is now CLOSED near Gleeson Road. All emergency services onsite. Please follow directions of emergency services onsite. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 5:25 Due to a serious crash, the road remains CLOSED near Gleeson Road. Detour is via Mokena Kohere St, Toni Taipua St, Manakau heights Dr and South Manakau Rd. Please allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 5:30 SH1 remains CLOSED near Gleeson Road due to a serious crash in Manakau. For further information overnight related to incidents on the State Highways in wellington region, please visit our Traffic and Travel Map: http://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington ^EH

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:10AM MON 4 NOV crash in Manakau was CLEARED and the road was re-opened at 5:50pm last night. Drive safely. ^EL
Monday 28 October 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO OTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 1:40PM Traffic heading south on SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Manakau and Ōtaki. Based on previous years’ travel trends, heavy traffic is not expected to ease until after 6pm. More info here: http://nzta.govt.nz/holidayjourneys ^EH

☛ UPDATE 2:45 Traffic remains heavily CONGESTED heading south between Manakau and Ōtaki with queues back to Kuku E Rd in Manakau. Please continue to expect #delays. ^EH

UPDATE 3:40 Southbound traffic remains congested on SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki, queues are now back to Muhunoa E Rd in Ohau. Please continue to expect delays or delay your journey, if possible. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 4:40 Southbound traffic remains congested on SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki with queues back to Kimberley Rd in Levin. Please expect delays of between 60 to 75 minutes and plan your journey accordingly. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 5:40PM Southbound congestion is improving on SH1. Traffic is now free-flowing through Levin, but remains heavy from Ōtaki to Ohau. Please continue to expect delays. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 6:35 Southbound congestion continues to improve on SH1. Traffic is free-flowing through Levin and Ohau, but is still heavy from Manakau to Ōtaki. ^EH

FINAL UPDATE 7:15 Southbound congestion has now EASED on SH1 and traffic is now free-flowing. Thank you for your patience. ^EH
Sunday, 27 October 2019 💤

SH1 TE HORO TO ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 10:50 Traffic heading north on SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Te Horo and Ōtaki. Based on previous years’ travel trends, heavy traffic is not expected to ease until after 2pm. More info here: http://nzta.govt.nz/holidayjourneys ^EH

UPDATE 11:50 traffic remains heavily CONGESTED heading north between Te Horo and Ōtaki with queues back to Te Hapua Rd in Te Horo. Please expect #delays. ^EH

UPDATE 12:20 Northbound traffic remains congested on SH1, queues are now north of the Peka Peka Interchange. Please continue to expect delays or delay your journey, if possible. ^EH

UPDATE 1:20 Northbound congestion is improving on SH1. Traffic is now free-flowing through Peka Peka, but remains heavy from Te Horo to Ōtaki. Please continue to expect delays. ^EL

UPDATE 2:20 Northbound congestion continues to improve on SH1 heading up the coast. Traffic is free-flowing through Peka Peka and Te Horo, but is still heavy heading into Ōtaki. ^EL

FINAL UPDATE 3 Northbound congestion heading up the coast on #SH1 has mostly EASED. Traffic is now only heavy in a small patch in Ōtaki. Thank you for your patience. Drive safely. ^EL
Friday, 25 October 2019 (Labour Weekend) 💤

SH1 KAPITI COAST, NORTHBOUND – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 11:30 Due to increased northbound holiday traffic, there is CONGESTION on SH1 between Te Horo & #Ōtaki. Queues are building towards Peka Peka. Please expect DELAYS, as heavy traffic is not expected to ease until after 6pm. ^CR

UPDATE 2:30 Due to increased northbound holiday traffic, there is CONGESTION on SH1 between Peka Peka & #Ōtaki. Queues are currently south of Peka Peka. Please expect northbound DELAYS, as heavy traffic is not expected to ease until after 6pm. ^CR

UPDATE 3:30 Due to the long weekend, traffic remains heavily CONGESTED heading north between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Queues are almost back to Waikanae. Please expect #delays. ^EL

UPDATE 4:10 Traffic remains CONGESTED heading north between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Queues are back to Waikanae. Please continue to expect delays. Based on previous years’ travel trends, heavy traffic is not expected to ease until after 6pm. ^EL

UPDATE 4:45 Northbound traffic on SH1 heading up the coast is still HEAVY, but delays have improved slightly. Congestion is easing through Te Horo, but remains slow further north in Ōtaki and further south in Peka Peka. ^EL

UPDATE 5:15 Traffic remains HEAVY between Peka Peka and Ōtaki, but the northbound queue is not extending – it remains just north of Waikanae. ^EL

UPDATE 6:15 Northbound traffic remains HEAVY through Peka Peka and Ōtaki, but is now FREE-FLOWING through Te Horo. ^EL

FINAL UPDATE 7 This congestion between Peka Peka and Ōtaki has fully EASED. Thank you for your patience. ^EL
Sunday 06 October 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION –3:15 Southbound traffic is currently CONGESTED from Manakau to Otaki, with queues back to the intersection with Mokena Kohere St. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 4 Southbound traffic remains CONGESTED between Manakau and Ōtaki. Queues are currently south of Ohau. Please continue to allow extra time for your journey or delay your journey, if possible. ^EH https://twitter.com/NZTAWgtn/status/1180669625253728259
Thursday, 19 September 2019 🚑

SH1 OTAKI – SERIOUS CRASH – 4:55 The road is currently CLOSED to southbound traffic who are being detoured via Sth Manakau Rd and Waitohu Valley Rd. Please expect major DELAYS through the area and take extra care. ^IF

☛ UPDATE 5:05 Northbound queues are now impacting traffic past the Otaki shops. Due to the road being CLOSED southbound and DELAYS please avoid the area and delay your journey if possible. ^IF

☛ UPDATE 5:25 SH1 Otaki remains CLOSED to southbound traffic from South Manakau Rd. Please continue to avoid the area or expect DELAYS on the detour route and if travelling northbound. Tow is currently en route. ^IF

☛ FINAL UPDATE 5:55 The SH1 Ōtaki crash has now been CLEARED. Southbound traffic please continue to expect DELAYS while congestion eases from the detour route. There are no delays northbound. Tēnā koe mō tōu manawanui (Thank you for your patience). ^IF
Wednesday 31 July 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO OHAU – CONGESTION – 1:35 Due to a medical event, the northbound lane is BLOCKED and there are significant delays in both directions. Emergency services and contractors are on site. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 1:50 Both lanes are now CLEAR on SH1 between Manakau and #Ohau, following a prior medical event. Delays remain but are easing in both directions. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 2:15 The prior incident on #SH1 south of Ohau is still causing significant northbound DELAYS with queues back to Manakau. Please continue to be patient while the congestion eases. ^IF

☛ UPDATE 3:10 The #SH1 Manakau to Ohau northbound DELAYS are slowly easing. Please continue to be patient and expect queues north of Manakau. ^IF

☛ FINAL UPDATE 4 The significant northbound delays north of SH1 Manakau, due to the prior medical event have EASED. However, there is still traffic management in place for the event north of Kuku Beach Rd. Thank you for your patience. ^IF
Tuesday 30 July 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 MANAKAU, MANAWATU-WANGANUI – SERIOUS CRASH – 9:05 There is a serious crash that is BLOCKING the northbound lane near Waikawa Beach Rd. Contractors are on-site and all emergency services en route. Please expect significant DELAYS and delay travel if possible. ^IF

☛ UPDATE 9:40 The crash continues to BLOCK northbound. A tow is on-site clearing the crash site. Please pass with care and follow directions of contractors. ^IF

☛ FINAL UPDATE 9:50 The SH1 Manakau crash has now been CLEARED and there are no DELAYS. Thank you for your patience. ^IF
Thursday 18 July 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 LEVIN, MANAWATU-WHANGANUI – CRASH – 2:40 A #crash is partially BLOCKING the southbound lane between Bath Street and Queen Street. Please take extra care while passing. ^EH

☛ FINAL UPDATE 3:20 This #crash in Levin is now CLEAR. ^EH https://twitter.com/NZTACNI/status/1151690848658239493
Wednesday 10 July 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 MANAKAU, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 3:45 There were reports of a crash between Ohau and #Manakau just before 3pm. The road is now CLEAR but CONGESTION remains. Southbound Manakau queues are currently back to Ohau. Please expect DELAYS as congestion eases. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 4:15 Our crews are en route to clean up debris on the road, due to this prior #crash near Manakau. Northbound queues through Manakau are currently back to Atkins Rd. Southbound queues in Ohau are back to Boulton Rd. Thanks for your patience. ^EL

☛ UPDATE 4:55 Traffic remains CONGESTED on #SH1 between Manakau and Ohau due to a prior #crash. Northbound queues through Manakau are now back to Forest Lakes Rd. ^EL

FINAL UPDATE 6:35 Following a prior crash on SH1, congestion has now EASED between #Manakau and Ohau. Thanks for your patience this evening, drive safe. ^CR
Saturday 15 June 2019

☛ SH1 LEVIN, MANAWATU-WHANGANUI – BREAKDOWN – 2:15 A #breakdown just south of #Levin is BLOCKING the northbound turning lane at the intersection with State Highway 57. Please take extra care through the area and drive safely. ^EH

☛ FINAL UPDATE 2:40 This #breakdown just south of Levin is now CLEAR. ^EH https://twitter.com/NZTACNI/status/1139721623798370304
Sunday, 19 May 2019 19:31 🚑

☛ 🚨CAR CRASH MANAKAU SH1🚨 Emergency services are in attendance to a 3 car crash (possibly a head on) right outside the Greenery in Manakau (500m north of South Manakau Road) People are trapped in the cars and traffic is extremely affected. Please avoid your travel if possible. Otherwise, use South Manakau Road and the village to bypass the crash site. Serious crash unit and helicopter on way. No deaths at this stage which is great. (From Facebook)

☛ 23.13: We have clearance Clarence! SH1 at Manakau is now OPEN after a 3 car crash just before 7pm. Somethings gotta be done about the signage on the detours. I feel sorry for those non locals who were led on a wild goose chase and ended up back in Otaki. Thoughts are also with those affected in the crash
Tuesday 30 April 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CRASH – 1:10 Due to a #crash, the road is CLOSED to northbound traffic near the intersection with Sue Ave. Allow extra time for your journey if travelling northbound and detour via Riverbank Rd. Please note the road remains open to southbound traffic.^CR

FINAL UPDATE 2:25 This #crash in Ōtaki is now CLEAR and the road is fully OPEN. ^EH
Friday 26 April 2019

☛ SH1 ŌTAKI TO MANAKAU – CONGESTION – 4:35 Traffic heading north on State Highway 1 is currently HEAVY between Ōtaki and Manakau. Please expect #DELAYS and allow extra time for your journey. ^EH

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 4:35 Traffic heading south on State Highway 1 is currently HEAVY between Manakau and Ōtaki. Please expect #DELAYS and allow extra time for your journey. ^EH

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:50 Congestion between Manakau to Ōtaki has now EASED, Thank you for your patience. ^EH
Monday 22 April 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 1:45 Traffic heading south on #SH1 is currently HEAVY between Manakau and Ōtaki. Please expect #delays and allow extra time for your journey. ^EL

☛ UPDATE 2:55 Southbound traffic remains HEAVY along SH1 between #Manakau and Ōtaki, with queues currently north of Whakahoro Rd. Please continue to expect delays along this route. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 4:55 Traffic remains CONGESTED heading south towards Ōtaki. Queues are currently back through Ohau. Please expect significant delays and take extra care. ^EL

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:45 This #congestion heading south between Ohau and Ōtaki is now CLEAR. Thank you for your patience. ^EL
Saturday 20 April 2019 💤

SH1 PEKA PEKA TO ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 12:50 Traffic heading north on #SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Please expect #delays. Check out our Holiday Journeys page to help plan ahead & avoid peak times: http://nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/journey-planner/holidayjourneys/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EL

UPDATE 2:20 This congestion is starting to ease as the queues are now back to Te Hapua St in Te Horo. For more info on holiday traffic during Easter and Anzac Day, please see here: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EH

FINAL UPDATE 4:35 This congestion between PEKA PEKA and ŌTAKI has now EASED. For more info on holiday traffic during Easter and Anzac Day, please see here: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EH
Friday 19 April 2019

SH1 PEKA PEKA TO ŌTAKI – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 9:30 Traffic heading north on #SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Please expect #delays. Check out our Holiday Journeys page to help plan ahead & avoid peak times: http://nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/journey-planner/holidayjourneys/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EL

UPDATE 1.05PM Due to holiday congestion, northbound road users can expect delays between 30 and 45 minutes while travelling through this area. ^MF

UPDATE 3:35 This congestion is starting to ease as the queues are now back to Pukerua Bay. For more info on holiday traffic during Easter and Anzac Day, please see here: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EH https://twitter.com/NZTAWgtn/status/1119037400808919040

FINAL UPDATE 4:25 This congestion has now EASED between PEKA PEKA and ŌTAKI, thank you for your patience. For more info on holiday traffic during Easter and Anzac Day, please visit here: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EH
Thursday 18 April 2019 💤

SH1 PEKA PEKA TO ŌTAKI – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 12:15 Traffic heading north on #SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Please expect significant #DELAYS. Check out our Holiday Journeys page to help plan ahead & avoid peak times: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^EH

UPDATE 4 Traffic heading north on #SH1 remains CONGESTED between Peka Peka and Ōtaki, with a tail back to the Peka Peka on-ramp. Please continue to expect significant #DELAYS or consider delaying your travel if possible. ^CR

UPDATE 5:30 #SH1 Northbound traffic between Peka Peka and Ōtaki is still congested, but appears to be easing. Queues now begin approx. 500m south of the intersection with Airlie Rd. Please continue to expect DELAYS along this route. ^CR

FINAL UPDATE 7:05 Northbound congestion on #SH1 between Peka Peka and Ōtaki has now EASED. Thank you for your patience. Remember to check out our Holiday Journeys page to help plan ahead and avoid peak travel times: http://nzta.govt.nz/easter-and-anzac-day-2019/ ^CR
Thursday 21 March 2019 🚑

SH1 OTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CRASH – 11:35 A #crash is BLOCKING the southbound lane near the intersection with Riverbank Rd. Please expect delays through this area. ^EH

FINAL UPDATE 12:55 This crash on #SH1 at Otaki, near the intersection with Riverbank Rd, was CLEARED by 12:30pm. Drive safe. ^CR
Friday 15 March 2019 💤

SH1 PEKA PEKA to ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 12:35 Road users heading northbound can expect significant #delays of between 20 and 30 minutes between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Drive save. ^RS

UPDATE 2:05 These #delays remain. Northbound road users should continue to expect delays of approximately 30 minutes from Peka Peka and Ōtaki. ^RS

UPDATE 3:40 Northbound road users should continue to expect significant #delays between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. The queue currently starts before end of the expressway. Drive safe. ^RS

UPDATE 5:15 There is still heavy northbound congestion between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. Please expect #delays of approximately 45 minutes. ^RS

UPDATE 6:15 #Delays are starting to EASE. Northbound road users can expect delays of between 15-30 minutes. ^RS

FINAL UPDATE 7PM The #delays before Ōtaki have now EASED. Thank you for your patience. ^RS
Sunday 03 March 2019 💤

SH1 NORTHBOUND CONGESTION – 11:30 Road users can expect heavy northbound #traffic on SH1 today. There are currently delays from Porirua to Mana and heavy delays between Peka Peka and Otaki. Please account for delays of approximately 45 minutes between Wellington and Levin. ^RS

UPDATE 1 #Traffic remains heavy from Porirua to Mana and along the coast. There is more heavy congestion further north from Waikanae to Ōtaki. Road users can expect northbound delays of approximately 90 minutes between Wellington and Levin. ^RS

UPDATE 3:05 Please continue to expect significant northbound DELAYS of approximately 60 minutes between Wellington and Levin on #SH1 this afternoon. Delays from Porirua to Mana and heavy delays between Wakanae and Ōtaki remain. ^CR

SH1 NORTHBOUND CONGESTION – FINAL UPDATE 7:10 Congestion northbound on #SH1 from Waikanae to Ōtaki is EASING, with minor delays remaining. Thanks for your patience today. ^CR

Note: this was likely because of the Eminem concert in Wellington the previous day.
Saturday 02 March 2019 💤

☛ SH1 ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 12 There is currently heavy southbound congestion from Manakau to Ōtaki. Please expect significant delays of up to 45 minutes. ^RS

☛ UPDATE 12:45 Southbound congestion remains on #SH1 and queues are currently just south of Levin. Please expect significant delays of approximately 60 minutes. ^RS

☛ UPDATE 1:35 Southbound congestion remains on #SH1 with queues now at Levin. Please expect significant DELAYS of approximately 90 minutes. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 2:50 Southbound congestion remains on #SH1 between Levin and Ōtaki. Please continue to expect significant DELAYS of approximately 90 minutes. ^CR

☛ FINAL UPDATE 7 Congestion southbound on #SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki has now EASED. Thank you for your patience. Drive safe. ^CR

Note: this may have been because of the Eminem concert in the evening.
Friday, 01 March 2019 💤

☛ SH1 OHAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 5:15 Due to increased #congestion, traffic is HEAVY heading southbound between Ohau and Ōtaki. Please expect significant delays. ^EH

☛ UPDATE 6:15 Southbound congestion between Ohau and Ōtaki has EASED significantly. Traffic is now free-flowing through Ohau. ^EH https://twitter.com/NZTAWgtn/status/1101335593949282304

☛ FINAL UPDATE 7:20 Congestion on #SH1 between Ohau and Ōtaki is now fully CLEAR. Traffic is free-flowing in both directions. ^EL https://twitter.com/NZTAWgtn/status/1101335593949282304
Sunday 17 February 2019 💤

☛ SH1 ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 3:15 Traffic is currently HEAVY heading southbound between Manakau and Ōtaki – please expect significant #delays. Thank you for your patience. ^EL

☛ SH1 ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 5:45PM UPDATE Southbound traffic is congested between Ohau and Ōtaki. Please continue to expect significant delays through this area. ^EL

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:45 Southbound congestion on SH1 from Ohau to Ōtaki to is beginning to ease – the back of the queues are currently between Manakau and Ohau. Keep an eye on our Travel Map for further info tonight: http://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington ^EL
Sunday 03 February 2019 to Tuesday 05 February 2019 (roadworks)

#Roadworks SH1 Ohau. There will be a STOP/GO Sun and Mon from 7pm-6am and a Tue day time CONTRAFLOW north of Waikawa Bridge from 6am-7pm for chipsealing. Please adhere to the various temporary speed restrictions in place (Roadworks are dependent on weather & other factors). ^CR
Sunday 27 January 2019 🚑

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – PRIOR CRASH – 3:15 Due to a prior #crash near the intersection with Taylors Road, southbound traffic is CONGESTED between Manakau and Ōtaki. Please take extra care in the area and expect delays. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 4:10 Due to a prior crash on #SH1, southbound traffic remains CONGESTED between Manakau and Ōtaki. The queue currently starts approximately 2km north of the intersection with Whakahoro Rd. Please continue to expect significant delays. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 6:05 Congestion is EASING southbound on #SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki, with a queue now starting prior to South Manakau Road. ^CR

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:50 Congestion southbound has now EASED on #SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki. Drive safe. ^CR
Friday 25 January 2019 🚑

SH1 ŌTAKI – PRIOR CRASH – 3:15PM Due to a prior #crash, there are significant #delays in both directions through Te Horo & Ōtaki. Northbound queues are currently back to Peka Peka, & southbound queues are just beyond Taylors Rd. Please allow extra time for your journey. ^EL

UPDATE 4:05PM Traffic through Te Horo and Ōtaki remains congested. Southbound queues are currently beyond Forest Lakes Road. Thank you for your patience. ^EL

UPDATE 5:45PM Southbound congestion on SH1 has fully EASED. Northbound is also easing slowly but remains heavy between Te Horo and Ōtaki. ^EL

SH1 ŌTAKI – CRASH – 6:50PM Due to a #crash between the intersections with Te Waka Road and Old Hautere Road, there is STOP/GO management in place and a temporary speed restriction. Please expect #delays ^EL

UPDATE 7:30PM This #crash on SH1 is CLEAR and the STOP/GO has been lifted. Congestion has EASED through Ōtaki, but remains HEAVY through Te Horo, especially heading northbound. Please continue to expect #delays. ^EL

FINAL UPDATE 8:00PM Congestion has now fully EASED through both Te Horo and Ōtaki. Thank you for your patience this evening. Drive safely. ^EL
Sunday 20 January 2019 (Anniversary Weekend) 🚑

SH1 PAEKAKARIKI TO PUKERUA BAY – SERIOUS CRASH – 11:40AM Due to a serious #crash, the road is currently BLOCKED in both directions. Please delay your travel or seek an alternate route. ^CR

UPDATE 11:50AM The road remains BLOCKED. Please use Paekakariki Hill Road as a detour route. We will continue to update this post as we receive further information. ^RS

UPDATE 12:20PM Traffic is now flowing slowly in both directions along the coast. Significant congestion remains for north and southbound traffic. ^RS

FINAL UPDATE 6:55PM Congestion from this event has now CLEARED. Heavy southbound traffic remains from Raumati to Paekakariki, due to increased holiday traffic.
Saturday 19 January 2019 (Anniversary Weekend) 💤

SH1 PEKA PEKA TO ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 10:50AM Traffic northbound on #SH1 is currently CONGESTED, with queues starting south of Peka Peka. Please allow extra time for your journey and expect delays. ^CR https://twitter.com/NZTAWgtn/status/1086381019144642560/video/1

FINAL UPDATE 3:50PM These delays have now EASED. Thank you for your patience. ^RS
Sunday, 13 January 2019 💤

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – HOLIDAY CONGESTION – 3:15PM Traffic heading south towards Ōtaki is CONGESTED, with a queue beginning near South Manakau Road. Please expect significant #delays. ^EW

☛ FINAL UPDATE 6:15PM: Southbound congestion on #SH1 has now EASED. ^EW
Thursday 03 January 2019 💤

SH1 ŌTAKI TO TE HORO, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 1:05PM Traffic is currently CONGESTED southbound, with a queue starting at Lawlors Rd. Please expect significant #delays. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 4:05PM Traffic is currently CONGESTED southbound on #SH1 between Manakau and Ōtaki. Please expect significant delays. ^CR

☛ FINAL UPDATE 7:05PM Southbound congestion has now EASED on #SH1, between Manakau and Te Horo. ^CR
Wednesday 02 January 2019

SH1 TE HORO TO ŌTAKI, NORTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 11:50AM Traffic heading north on SH1 is currently CONGESTED between Te Horo and Ōtaki. Please expect significant #delays. ^CR

FINAL UPDATE 2:55PM Northbound #congestion on SH1 is EASING between Te Horo and Ōtaki. Drive safe. ^CR

☛ SH1 MANAKAU TO ŌTAKI, SOUTHBOUND – CONGESTION – 3:10PM Traffic is currently CONGESTED southbound, with a queue starting at North Waikawa Rd. Please expect significant #delays. ^CR

☛ UPDATE 5:55PM Southbound traffic remains CONGESTED on #SH1 between Levin and Ōtaki. For further updates overnight, please check our Traffic Map ^CR