Cyclist seriously injured after colliding with truck on North Shore

The crash on the citybound side is blocking lane 2 after the link from the Waterview Tunnel. Image / NZTA

Two crashes on Auckland's motorway network are causing delays for motorists this morning.

A cyclist is seriously injured after a collision with a truck in Wainui Rd, Silverdale. The incident happened about 8.15am.

Wainui Rd Is closed between Silverdale St and Waterloo Rd. NZTA is urging motorists to use Millwater Pkwy to access Hibiscus Coast Highway.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and police are warning motorists to avoid the area.

WAINUI RD, SILVERDALE - ROAD CLOSED - 8:30AM, TUE 07 AUG
Due to a serious crash a section of Wainui Rd, between Silverdale St & Waterloo Rd, in Silverdale is now CLOSED. Please follow directions of emergency services or avoid the area. ^TP pic.twitter.com/zFrWoEE3ma

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) August 6, 2018

Meanwhile, a crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway has caused congestion for commuters on their way to work and school.

The crash on the citybound side blocked lane 2 after the link from the Waterview Tunnel.

The crash is now cleared but the incident is causing delays back to the tunnel.

UPDATE 8:20AM
This crash still blocking with tow services on route. Congestion is building. Consider delaying your journey or use alternative route. ^TP
https://t.co/ISWA08UuGV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 6, 2018

Traffic is also heavy between Hobsonville Rd and Royal Rd and heavy between Te Atatu Rd and Western Springs.

Traffic for the northwestern westbound and southbound Waterview Tunnel is free flowing.

Heavy traffic is also being reported for southbound traffic on the Southwestern between Maioro St and Queenstown Rd and citybound traffic on the Southern Motorway is heavy between Drury and Takanini.