Auckland traffic delays after crash on harbour bridge

The NZ Transport Agency said two lanes were initially blocked on the northern side of the bridge.

Auckland commuters are being warned to expect delays following a crash on the harbour bridge.A two-vehicle crash on the Northern Motorway just before the Curran St onramp was reported to police at 6.15am.Police said there are no reports of injuries.At 6.20am, the New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] said two northbound right lanes were blocked on the northern side of the bridge.

NZTA said the crashes had been cleared and all lanes reopened on the Harbour Bridge at 7am.

“Congestion headed north from the city is heavy, allow time for delays to ease,” a NZTA spokesperson said.

NZTA advised commuters to pass with care and expect delays.

SH1 AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 6:20AM

Two right lanes are blocked on the northern side of the bridge due to two crashes. Pass with care and expect delays. ^KF pic.twitter.com/z9sh1elRvT

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) October 29, 2025

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