Car flips in 3-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway, lanes blocked near harbour bridge

Lanes are blocked after a vehicle flipped on the Northern Motorway on the approach to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

A car has flipped in a three-vehicle smash on the Northern Motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge blocking lanes during morning rush.

The New Zealand Transport Agency said the crash happened just after the Onewa Rd off-ramp around 6.20am.

Two southbound lanes had been blocked by the vehicle, NZTA said.

They were cleared at 6.50am but motorists were advised to allow extra time while congestion eased.

SH1 NORTHERN MOTORWAY, SOUTHBOUND – CRASH - 6:20AM, FRI 20 MARCH

A crash is blocking two southbound lanes on the Northern Motorway just after the Onewa Rd off-ramp. Pass with care and expect delays. ^KF pic.twitter.com/xLSV89y3RI

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) March 19, 2026

Police said they were called at 6.05am to the three-vehicle crash.

There were no injuries.

Two lanes were blocked however expected to be open shortly as police worked to clear the scene, a police spokesperson said.

A passing bus passenger told the Herald one of the vehicles was flipped over on its side and lying across a lane. Two other cars were in the bus lane.

There were multiple police cars and fire trucks in attendance.

Traffic is crawling past the scene with all motorway lanes backed up to Albany.

NZTA advised motorists to pass with care and expect delays.

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