Part of the northbound lane on State Highway 1 in Wellington is blocked by a car fire.
The incident was reported to emergency services at 2.18pm but no injuries have been reported.
Fire and Emergency and traffic control attended the scene.
The blocked section of the highway is the left-hand lane headed towards Porirua.
Drivers using the motorway to head north can expect delays.
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