Crash halts traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway

The crash initially blocked all the southbound lanes near the Takanini off-ramp. Photo / NZTA

A crash has halted traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway.

It initially blocked all the southbound lanes near the Takanini off-ramp.

The left southbound lane has since been re-opened.

However, the right southbound lane near the Takanini off-ramp remains blocked.

NZTA says people are asked to pass the scene with care and expect delays back to Redoubt Road.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 3.10PM
A crash is BLOCKING both lanes southbound near the Takanini off-ramp. Currently all traffic is stopped due to the blockage. Emergency services are en route, please avoid the area. ^MF pic.twitter.com/8RIdX9ynDJ

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 7, 2019