Bus crashes off SH1 near Hataitai, Wellington; southbound lanes closed with detour in place

The closure was extended just before 8am, the cordon now stretching from Taurima St to Hamilton Rd for southbound traffic.

Emergency services on the scene on SH1 in Wellington after a bus crashed off the road.

The highway was originally closed to southbound traffic between Moxham Ave and Hamilton Rd.

A detour is available for southbound traffic via Moxham Ave, Kupe St, and Hamilton Rd.

SH1 remains open to northbound traffic.

SH1 HATAITAI – CRASH – 6:30AM
Due to a crash partially blocking the northbound lane north of the Kilbirnie Crescent intersection, there is STOP/GO traffic management in place. Please stop on request and expect DELAYS along this route. pic.twitter.com/DRNmQe3dFz

— NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Wellington (@nztawgtn) October 5, 2025

The NZTA spokesperson said traffic would be especially troublesome for those trying to head to Wellington Airport and the Miramar peninsula.