Earlier crash on Southern Motorway leaves backlog; motorists warned to expect delays

Large queues begin to form after a crash on the southern motorway. Photo / via twitter

An early-morning motorway crash near Victoria Park Tunnel has been cleared but traffic remains clogged back to Greenlane.

The two-car crash caused major traffic woes early this morning and motorists heading north across Auckland Harbour Bridge were warned to avoid Spaghetti Junction.

UPDATE: #Crash now clear of lanes. Congestion northbound from Greenlane. #AllowExtraTime ^TP
https://t.co/Yop1yr60Hy

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 6, 2017

Now a backlog stretches about 7km to Greenlane and commuters are being told to factor in the extra time it will take in the slow-moving queues.

The New Zealand Transport Agency said there would be delays as the crash, in the left lane, was cleared.

Southern Mwy: #Crash blocking left lane through Spaghetti Jctn to Nthn Mwy, prior to Vic Park Tunnel. Avoid if poss #ExpectDelays ^TP pic.twitter.com/gne7RpVHWt

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 6, 2017

Drivers getting on the motorway at the Wellington St onramp could expect delays and it was best to avoid using the route if possible.