Wrong-way driver scare in Waikele turns out to be a construction truck

Oct 28, 2026

A reported wrong-way driver on the H1 near Waikele turned out to be a false alarm, with police confirming the truck was part of a legitimate road crew.

  • Police investigated a vehicle that appeared to be driving against traffic on the H1 overnight.
  • The truck belonged to a construction crew working in lanes that were closed and coned off for the job.
  • What drivers and witnesses saw as a dangerous wrong-way incident was actually routine road work.

Outlook: No further action expected; the case is considered resolved.

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