SH1 blocked near Wellington, biker seriously injured

Police are at the scene of a serious incident at Paekakariki. Photo / via Twitter

State Highway 1 has been reopened north of Wellington after a serious crash between a car and motorcycle - but motorists can still expect further delays.

A Stop-Go system is in place on SH1, near Paekakariki, after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Police were notified about the Paekakariki crash at about 2.50pm.

The motorcyclist has serious injuries, while the driver of the car was uninjured.

Earlier, both lanes were blocked, and motorists were told to expect serious delays.

CRASH: #SH2 Ngauranga, blocking the right southbound lane near the BP. All services en route. #ExpectDelays ^EL pic.twitter.com/W9y3NeDMmv

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) June 17, 2017

ROAD CLOSED: #SH1 Coast Road, due to a serious CRASH. Egcy services are onsite. We advise to #ExpectDelays & use Paekakariki Hill Rd. ^EL pic.twitter.com/ZwkP2BkEmu

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) June 17, 2017