Auckland traffic mayhem: Delays into city centre after crashes, train services reduced

A crash on Lincoln Rd, in Henderson, is causing delays for traffic heading into the CBD.

Auckland commuters are facing traffic chaos early this morning as crashes on the motorway network cause delays into the CBD and train services are reduced.

A crash on Lincoln Rd, Henderson, just after the north-bound on-ramp about 6.30am was the first incident reported.

The crash scene has since been cleared, but motorists heading into the city centre from West Auckland are told to allow for extra travel time as a result.

The area is ordinarily very busy during peak-hour traffic.

Another crash was reported shortly afterwards under the St Lukes Rd overbridge, also on the Northwestern Motorway, at 7am.

"Pass with care and expect delays through the area," Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency alerted on its Twitter page.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY - 6:55AM
A crash is blocking the middle lane eastbound under St Lukes Rd overbridge. Pass with care and expect delays through the area. ^TP pic.twitter.com/blx5IxFp03

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 1, 2021

Meanwhile, traffic delays are also expected for those coming into the city centre from South Auckland.

A crash that blocked off the right north-bound lane after the Highbrook Drive on-ramp is causing delays early this morning.

The crash has since been cleared of all lanes, but delays are still expected.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 7:00AM
A crash is blocking the right lane northbound after the Highbrook Dr on-ramp. Merge left with care to pass and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/vSsoLKIjka

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 1, 2021

Due to train faults, services across all lines will be running to the usual timetable with some trains at reduced capacity (3-car instead of 6-car) while repairs are made. Check digital signs and announcements at stations to see train capacity. ^KY pic.twitter.com/3HR5iPiktR

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) July 1, 2021

Adding to commuter woes early today is an announcement from Auckland Transport that due to train faults, services across all train lines around the city will be running at a reduced capacity.

They will all continue to run to the usual timetable schedule, but some trains will run a three-car service instead of a six-car service.

Auckland Transport said that would happen while repairs are made.

"Check digital signs and announcements at stations to see train capacity," commuters are told.