‘Expect delays’: Crashes block lanes on Auckland’s southern and northern motorways

Motorists have been advised to expect delays on Auckland’s southern and northern motorways after two crashes blocked lanes.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said a crash on Auckland’s State Highway 1 heading north had blocked the right southbound lane after Northcote Rd off-ramp.

“Merge left to pass with care and expect delays,” the agency said.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY - 7:15AM
A crash is blocking the right southbound lane after Northcote Rd off-ramp. Merge left to pass with care and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/vOu6MCXag9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 15, 2023

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency had earlier issued an alert warning of traffic on the southwestern motorway following a crash at 6.35am.

“A crash is blocking the right southbound lane on State Highway 20 after the exit to SH20A (to Airport), between Walmsley Rd and Massey Rd,” it said.

“Expect delays until cleared.”

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY - 6:35AM
A crash is blocking the right southbound lane on #SH20 after the exit to SH20A (to Airport), between Walmsley Rd and Massey Rd. Expect delays until cleared. ^TP pic.twitter.com/CtZLiREhEp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 15, 2023

A Police spokesperson said emergency services had been attending a single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway near the Walmsley Rd off-ramp.

“Around 6.20am, it was reported a vehicle has crashed into the central barrier.

“Police attended. There are no reports of serious injuries, and no road blockages.”

A Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokesperson said they received a call at 6.22am about an incident on State Highway 20, Auckland.

“We responded with one ambulance which assessed and treated two patients in minor condition at the scene.”