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Main highway north of Wellington reopens following slip

December 16, 2021
Slip blocking SH59

Slip blocking SH59 (Source: Supplied)

A major route in and out of Wellington has reopened after being blocked in both directions following a slip covering both lanes.

NZTA are advising motorists to expect significant delays on State Highway 59 (previously SH1) after the slip north of Pukerua Bay.

Pukerua Bay has since reopened in both directions, but "please continue to expect significant delays as congestion eases".

"The northbound queue is now back to Plimmerton and the southbound queue is sitting near Raumati South."

Congestion can be expected for some time.

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