Extensive flooding has closed Tamaki Drive from Ngapipi Rd this morning, Auckland Civil Defence said.
"Please take alternative routes," the service tweeted
The Fanshawe St off-ramp has also been hit by serious flooding, with the NZTA warning drivers to take extra care and watch following distances.
A number of break-downs and minor crashes have been reported around the city as the severe weather hits.
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Traffic is heavily congested city-bound on the Southern motorway with a breakdown on the Newmarket flyover.