Auckland traffic: Lanes re-open after crash on Southern Motorway, traffic gridlocked

Traffic on Auckland’s Southern Motorway is gridlocked after an earlier crash involving several vehicles which left all but one lane blocked.

The multi-vehicle crash at 2.30pm on the busy stretch of State Highway 1 between Takanini and Papakura initially blocked the right southbound lane.

Shortly after, Waka Kotahi NZTA said three lanes were blocked and motorists should expect delays.

As Friday rush hour approaches, the Herald understands traffic is backed up from Papakura to Manukau.

In its latest update, Waka Kotahi NZTA said all lanes had re-opened as of 3.05pm, but commuters should expect some delays.

UPDATE 3:05PM
This is now clear of lanes, all lanes are now OPEN. Continue to expect some delays. ^MS https://t.co/l3KKBCWzhX

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 9, 2023