A crash on Auckland's motorway caused delays on Tuesday evening. Photo / Supplied
A crash on Auckland's motorway caused delays on Tuesday evening. Photo / Supplied
A crash along Auckland's northern motorway blocked a lane of traffic and caused delays for motorists this evening.
Police and roadside assistance worked to clear the smashed car as traffic piled up, as NZTA warned motorists to expect delays in both directions.
The right southbound lane after the Esmonde Rdoff-ramp was blocked by the crash shortly before 6pm.
SH1 NORTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 5:50PM A crash is BLOCKING the right southbound lane after Esmonde Road off-ramp. Tow services are onsite and we hope to have this incident CLEARED shortly. Expect delays in both directions. #EyesOnTheRoad. ^MF pic.twitter.com/RKvXqvon7N
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 10, 2020
The lane has since reopened, but commuters heading home can still expect delays.
FINAL UPDATE 6:10PM The crash near the Esmonde Rd off-ramp has been CLEARED. Expect delays as congestion eases through the area. ^MF https://t.co/dKboCMz6uo
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 10, 2020
