"CORRECTION: State Highway 1 busy at Mercer"
Traffic is still heavy on SH1 north and south of Mercer due to busy holiday traffic - not as a result of road works by
NZTA as first reported.
There are extensive delays at the moment so please re-plan or delay your journey.
Police are urging motorists to take their time and don't follow too closely.
We appreciate everyone's patience.
ENDS