State Highway 58 between Haywards and Pāuatahanui remains closed following a serious crash near Belmont Rd on Tuesday afternoon, with delays expected into the evening.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the highway was closed at both ends, with cordons in place at the SH2/SH58 Haywards interchange and the SH1/SH58 Pāuatahanui interchange.
The crash was first reported about 4.30pm, blocking the road and causing significant queues in both directions, including traffic heading from Porirua and the Hutt Valley.
By 6.45pm, the agency confirmed the highway remained closed while police carried out a serious crash investigation. The road was expected to stay shut “for some time”.
Motorists travelling between Porirua and the Hutt Valley are advised to detour via State Highway 1 and State Highway 2, and to allow extra time.
Residential access is available from the Haywards interchange up to near Flightys Rd.
Police have not yet released details on injuries or the cause of the crash.