4.15pm: Traffic is returning to normal in the area.
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3.45pm: The scene of the earlier accident and downed power pole has been cleared and the lanes reopened.
Traffic in the area remains heavy.
3.15pm: A fallen power pole has blocked two of three southbound lanes on the M1 Princes Motorway at West Wollongong.
The incident happened near the Figtree exit about 3pm.
It is understood a ute struck the pole and the driver has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Traffic in the area is heavy and motorists have been warned of delays.
Meanwhile, the planned closure of the M1 between Bulli Pass and Memorial Drive for roadwork on Sunday night won't go ahead due to the wet weather.
The simultaneous roadwork closure of Picton Road, between Wilton Road and the M1, has also been postponed due to the weather.