Photo: Waka Kotahi
A fatal crash closed northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway at Ōtara for several hours early this morning.
The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the northbound lanes, near the Te Irirangi Overbridge at 3.50am.
The person died at the scene, a police spokesperson said.
The serious crash unit has been investigating.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said the closure was between the off-ramp onto SH20 and Te Irirangi Drive.
The lanes were reopened by 8.30am.