Delays after crash blocks lanes on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway

The left lanes are blocked withe queues heading eastbound. Photo / NZTA.

Lanes into the city were blocked after a crash just before Newton Rd off-ramp on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway.

Both left lanes leading to the Newton Rd and Northern Motorway link were blocked, creating traffic congestion that extended 6 kms along SH16.

The lanes were cleared around 9.40am but motorists were expected to face congestion.

Traffic is backed up about 6 kms from the site of the crash. Photo / NZ Herald.

The queues currently reach as far back as the Pt Chevalier and Waterview interchange.

NZTA earlier advised motorists to expect delays heading eastbound.

UPDATE 9:15AM
Due to a crash, left lanes remain BLOCKED just prior to Newton Rd off-ramp. Current eastbound queues on SH16 are before SH16/SH20 interchange. ^SG https://t.co/Zl4YrJzo4A pic.twitter.com/bYdqlv6Pqa

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) September 1, 2025

Police have been approached for comment.