Auckland traffic snarls up after crashes on motorways

Traffic starting to build on the Northern Motorway. Photo / NZTA

The traffic chaos that included a 5km queue on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway is now subsiding.

Citybound traffic is easing, says the New Zealand Transport Agency, after this morning's queues following a crash.

The collision blocked the right northbound lane on the Southwestern Motorway just before Massey Rd, and back traffic back to the Southern Link.

Another crash blocked the Northern Motorway's citybound right lane after Oteha Valley this morning. Traffic was heavy between Oteha Valley Rd and Esmonde Rd.

Northern Mwy: #Crash blocking right lane citybound after Oteha Valley. Merge left to pass with care. Expect some #delays ^TP

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 12, 2017

The Southern Motorway was heavy in both directions, particularly between Drury and Takanini, Bairds Rd and Greenlane, and Newmarket and Greenlane.

STRONG WINDS: #SH2 Rimutaka Hill please #TakeCare especially if you are in a high sided vehicle or motorcycle. ^MN pic.twitter.com/wenTp8mWar

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) June 12, 2017

The Northwestern Motorway was heavy approaching Royal Rd and again between Te Atatu Rd and the Southern Link.

Wellington traffic was heavy on State Highway 1 in the Ngauranga Gorge and motorists have been warned of strong winds on SH2 Rimutaka Hill, which could buffet high-sided vehicles or motorcycles.

Morning Wgtn! Traffic looking HEAVY on #SH1 Ngauranga Gorge. Please allow extra time for travel. ^MF pic.twitter.com/Jz1LtLHgo5

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) June 12, 2017