Update: SH1 closed at Paekakariki

Friday, 19 October 2018, 9:03 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

The closure of State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and Grays Road at Mana could remain in place until late this afternoon.

A diversion is in place over Paekakariki Hill Road for cars and other small vehicles, but motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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