Motorists are advised to expect delays following a vehicle fire on SH1, Penrose this afternoon.
Emergency services were alerted at around 4.25pm.
There were no reports of any injury.
One southbound lane is blocked before the South-Eastern Highway off-ramp, and traffic is building.
Police thank motorists for their patience while we work to clear the scene.
ENDS.
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police