The crash happened just before 7am and involved three vehicles in the southbound lane.

Traffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commuters

Author: Waikato Herald,
Publish Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025, 11:17am

A three-vehicle crash is causing traffic congestion in Hamilton.

Police said the Tamahere off-ramp was closed, causing extensive traffic delays for those heading to Fieldays.

The crash happened just before 7am and involved three vehicles in the southbound lane.

SH1 TAMAHERE, WAIKATO – CRASH – 7:15AM
Due to a crash on SH1 Tamahere, lane 1 prior to Airport Rd off-ramp is currently blocked. Pass with care and expect delays. ^AA pic.twitter.com/KczafkDA0f
— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) June 12, 2025

There are no significant injuries but there is traffic congestion back towards Hamilton.

More than 100,000 people are expected through the gates of Fieldays this week, which kicked off on Wednesday at Mystery Creek.

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