Delays heading into city from airport as overheight truck blocks Waterview Tunnel

Expect delays as overheight vehicle closes Waterview Tunnel northbound. Photo / file

An "overheight vehicle" briefly closed the Waterview Tunnel, causing delays for motorists heading from Auckland Airport into the city.

The height limit for vehicles driving through the 2.4km tunnel is 4.3 metres.

Despite the tunnel being back open, motorists were told expect delays.

SH20 WATERVIEW TUNNEL - OVERHEIGHT VEHICLE- 12:50PM
Due to detection of an overheight vehicle the northbound Waterview Tunnel is temporarily CLOSED. The tunnel is expected to re-open again shortly once the vehicle has been assessed. Follow the detour or expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/ZM0BKFOX1F

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 13, 2019