Crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge causes delays on Southern Motorway

The incident is causing delays on the motorway. Photo / NZTA

Motorists heading away from Auckland City are facing lengthy delays following a crash on the Harbour Bridge.

NZTA has announced lane three of the bridge, which was blocked following the incident, is now clear.

However, expect 27 minute delays from Greenlane to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Traffic is backed up to Ellerslie following the incident which was first reported at 6.15pm.

Google Maps showing the severity of the traffic jam (dark red / red means blocked or slow traffic).

A breakdown partially blocking the right lane of the Northern Motorway heading citybound is also causing delays. Traffic is heavy between Northcote Rd and the Harbour Bridge.

The Northwestern Motorway is heavy between Rosebank Rd and Lincoln Rd, in the other direction there is a queue for the Northern Link.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 6.15PM
A crash is blocking lane 3 northbound (of 5) on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Please pass the crash with care and expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/1HW2qRjOMY

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 15, 2018