Auckland Victoria Park tunnel crash: Traffic backed up to Newmarket

Motorists report traffic is backing up from the Victoria Park tunnel to Newmarket. Photo / NZTA

A section of one of Auckland's major motorways was at a near standstill after a tunnel crash.

The NZ Transport Agency reported a crash occurred in the Victoria Park tunnel on State Highway 1 northbound about 9.10am.

Lanes one and three were initially blocked, and motorists advised to take extra care while passing and to expect significant delays.

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Shortly after 10am, NZTA said the crash had been cleared and all lanes were open.

A motorist told the Herald traffic was backed all the way up to Newmarket. Cars were barely moving and drivers were becoming frustrated.

SH1 VICTORIA PARK TUNNEL, NORTHBOUND - CRASH, 9:10AM
Due to a crash in the tunnel, the northbound lane 1 & 3 are currently BLOCKED. Please take extra care while passing and expect significant delays. ^EH pic.twitter.com/7aPyOrGfeG

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 15, 2021