A person was seriously injured collision on State Highway 2 near Wellington.
The state highway was downto one lane in both directions at the intersection with Block Road during the Tuesday morning commute. The serious crash unit were at the scene, and diversions were in place at Kennedy-Good Bridge.
Waka Kotahi NZTA had urged people to delay their journey into Wellington CBD.
The crash site was cleared by 9am and two southbound lanes were reopened.
Due to damage to a traffic pole and barriers the northbound right lane and southbound right turning lane were to remain closed while repairs are done throughout the day, Waka Kotahi NZTA said.