State Highway 1 - road closure

Police are asking Auckland motorists heading north today to delay travel wherever possible, while State Highway 1 is closed between Silverdale and Warkworth.   We expect the road to remain closed for much of today as officers work at the scene of a fatal shooting.   If you must travel today, diversions north are via State Highway 16 – please refer to www.nzta.govt.nz for further details.    We'd like to thank motorists in advance for their patience and cooperation.    ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre.