A four-wheel drive has caught fire on the Johnsonville northbound offramp on State Highway 1, prompting authorities to close the offramp until further notice. The vehicle, described as an Outlander or a similar model, is not electric.
Traffic congestion has built up significantly, with delays stretching back to the bottom of the Ngauranga Gorge. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take the Newlands exit to access Johnsonville.
Authorities are working to manage the scene and provide updates on when the offramp will reopen. Drivers are urged to remain patient and plan alternate routes where possible.