Part of the concrete median barrier was flattened and destroyed in the crash.
Photo / James Beston
Photo / Geoff Maisey
Waka Kotahi earlier warned motorists to be prepared for long delays.
SH1 BOMBAY - 7:05PM UPDATE A full Mwy closure remains in place between Mill Rd and Beaver Rd on the Bombays, due to a large #TruckRoll. There will be no further updates on this post tonight. For up-to-date information overnight, check our website: https://t.co/Rt5shVTS5g. ^MF pic.twitter.com/h26RrgO91E
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 8, 2021
SH1 BOMBAY - 6:30PM A full motorway closure is in place in both directions on #SH1 between Mill Rd & Beaver Rd on the Bombays, due to a #TruckRoll. Northbound detour via Beaver Rd, Jericho Rd & Mill Rd. Southbound traffic detour at Mill Rd, onto Razorback Rd and Beaver Rd E. ^MF pic.twitter.com/dW8mmaAKCl
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 8, 2021
SH1 WAIKATO EXPRESSWAY - 5:40PM A truck crash has blocked southbound lanes on #SH1 near Mill Rd. Emergency services are on-site and a closure may be required. Follow directions of emergency services on-site and be prepared for long delays. Consider delaying your journey. ^MF pic.twitter.com/MtnNONO8Tc
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 8, 2021
The northbound detour was via Beaver Rd, Jericho Rd and Mill Rd and southbound traffic detour used Mill Rd onto Razorback Rd and Beaver Rd.
Cameras on the motorway showed long queues on SH1 near Mill Rd.
