Crashes causing delays for Auckland traffic

The crash is causing delays for traffic heading west on Hibiscus Coast Highway. Photo / File

A crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway is blocking traffic heading into the city this morning.

The crash happened in the left citybound lane of State Highway 1, around 6.55am.

The NZ Transport Agency is warning commuters to merge and pass with care and expect delays.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - 6:55AM
A crash is blocking the left lane citybound after Market Rd. Merge to pass with care and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/OqDOxEFl3T

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 25, 2020

An earlier crash on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast Highway has also caused delays for traffic in Silverdale.

The crash happened just before 6.20am west of Whangaparāoa Rd and is affecting westbound traffic.

Auckland Transport has warned commuters to delay their journeys or allow extra time.

Roads are slippery this morning after a night of rain in Auckland.

HIBISCUS COAST HWY, SILVERDALE - CRASH - 6:20AM
A crash on Hibiscus Coast Hwy, just west of Whangaparaoa Rd, is causing delays for westbound traffic in the Silverdale area. Delay your journey or allow extra time. ^TP pic.twitter.com/1tJcZoApWs

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) May 25, 2020

Meanwhile lower Queen St in Auckland's CBD remains closed thanks to a burst watermain.

Watercare closed the road between Fort St and Customs St yesterday after the pipe burst.

Diversions are in place for traffic, including buses; however footpaths remain open.

QUEEN ST, CITY - ROAD CLOSED - 6.00AM, TUE 26 MAY
Watermain repairs will see lower Queen St, between Fort St & Customs St, remain CLOSED this morning. Allow extra time for diversions that will affect all traffic, incl. bus services. Footpath remains available. ^TP pic.twitter.com/QUD1SECCCY

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) May 25, 2020