SH1 north of Wellington is very slow going at the moment, as everyone seems to be leaving town at once.

According to police traffic units, the traffic is very slow going from Plimmerton all the way to Otaki.

Drivers are asked to consider delaying their travel a few hours if they can, to avoid sitting in stalled or slow traffic for long periods.

There are no reported crashes along the route, however there are pockets of road works, which can slow traffic down.