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Several lanes on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway were blocked after a crash during rush-hour traffic this morning.
There are warnings of major delays following the crash, which has left at least two cars with serious damage.
NZ Transport Agency posted on social media explaining the crash had blocked two lanes westboundon SH16 beside the off-ramp to Rosebank Rd.
“Pass with extra care and expect delays until lanes can be reopened,” the post read.
The lanes have been reopened, however, NZTA is still warning of residual delays as the traffic begins to ease.
Rosebank Rd off-ramp remains closed as vehicle recovery and clean-up continue.
SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY - 8:50AM A crash is blocking two lanes westbound on #SH16 beside the off-ramp to Rosebank Rd. Pass with extra care and expect delays until lanes can be reopened. ^TP pic.twitter.com/CKr3h47Odi
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 18, 2023
Bus routes have even been affected by the crash. B WX1, 11T, 11W, and 132 are all experiencing delays, Auckland Transport reported.
Photos from the crash show two cars with serious damage.
