One person critically injured after Transmission Gully crash, Wellington, lanes reopened

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27 Aug, 2025 04:26 AMQuick Read

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A section of Wellington’s Transmission Gully has closed after a serious crash this afternoon.

Wellington’s Transmission Gully motorway has partially reopened after a serious crash that led to a person being airlifted to hospital.

Police said officers were called to a two-vehicle crash near Whitby about 3.25pm.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said State Highway 1 is open to one lane for
northbound traffic approaching the SH1/SH58 interchange.

SH1 Transmission Gully Motorway is also now closed to southbound traffic between the SH1/SH58 and Waitangirua Interchanges.