20 Feb 2026

Major delays as crash blocks lane on SH2 in Wellington

9:11 am on 20 February 2026
SH2 NGAURANGA TO PETONE, NORTHBOUND - CRASH

Photo: X/NZTA

A crash on State Highway 2 between Wellington city and Petone is causing delays for motorists.

The Transport Agency said the northbound lane is blocked just before the Petone off-ramp.

There are reports of long queues.

A police spokesperson said a truck hit the median barrier just before 8am on Friday.

No one has been injured.

Police said people should avoid the area if possible.

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