State Highway 1 Hamilton closed due to fire: Southbound lanes from Koura to Wairere ramps affected

Part of State Highway 1 in Hamilton was closed due to a scrub fire this afternoon.

New Zealand Transport Agency (NTZA) Waka Kotahi said southbound lanes on SH1C were closed between the Koura and Wairere Dr exits at 2.20pm.

Motorists should allow extra time for a detour through Burbush and Baerstock.

Northbound lanes remained open.

SH1C HAMILTON - CLOSED SOUTHBOUND - 2:20PM
Due to a large scrub fire, southbound lanes on #SH1C are closed after the Te Kowhai/Raglan exit (Koura Dr to Wairere Dr). Allow extra time for local road detour. Northbound lanes remain open: https://t.co/fujJKY9qQk ^TP pic.twitter.com/X7ZmDG7pF3

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 11, 2024

Fire and Emergency NZ said the fire was in Burbush.

Crews from Te Rapa, Chartwell and the Hamilton Volunteer Brigade were called to the scene at 1.11pm. One fire truck remained at the scene dampening hot spots at 2.30pm.