Auckland traffic: Lane blocked on Southern Motorway after two-car crash

A nose-to-tail car crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway has caused backed-up traffic and forced the closure of one northbound lane.

A police spokesperson said they were responding to the two-vehicle crash near Afriston off-ramp on State Highway 1.

It was reported to them at 8am.

One northbound lane had been closed and traffic management was being put in place, the police spokesperson said.

“Motorists are advised to expect delays.”

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said all three northbound lanes were re-opened.

However, delays through the area could be expected until vehicle recovery was fully completed.

UPDATE 8:40AM
All three northbound lanes are now available again, however delays through this area should be expected until vehicle recovery is fully completed. Allow extra time. ^TP https://t.co/VPZgHDy3Jm

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 28, 2023

Earlier Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency had sent out an alert advising commuters of the crash which had initially blocked two right northbound lanes after the Takanini interchange.

Two out of the three northbound lanes were blocked by a spun-around ute that crashed into the barrier and car with head-on damage.

Waka Kotahi advised motorists to pass with extra care and expect delays.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 8:00AM
A crash is blocking two right northbound lanes after Takanini interchange. Pass with extra care and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/OU9GNU90Sv

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 28, 2023