Auckland traffic: Water leaks and pothole on airport route

Two water leaks after a main burst have disrupted a busy Auckland road on the way to the airport.

Watercare said its crews are currently responding to two water leaks on Queenstown Rd.

“Repairs are underway and we expect to restore water to the 17 affected properties by about 1pm.

“At this stage, the leaks appear to be unrelated to a pothole nearby.”

A pothole on Queenstown Rd, Onehunga causes traffic delays. Photo / Sylvie Whinray.

Originally the pothole was reported to be a sinkhole related to a burst water main.

“Traffic management is in place but no roads are closed.”

Police were attending to assist with traffic management.

Watercare said a burst water main had caused disruption in the northbound lanes.

Traffic is light and being redirected through to the southbound lanes.

SH20 QUEENSTOWN RD - 11:35AM
Due to emergency works for a burst water main, lanes are reduced on Queenstown Rd between SH20 Interchange and Herd Rd. Consider using an alternative interchange for motorway access (i.e. Hillsborough Rd or Neilson St) or expect some delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/pQB9bczvXJ

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 10, 2024

Contractors are on the scene.

Fire and Emergency confirmed they were standing by at the incident.

Last year's College Hill sinkhole in central Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell.