Home / New ZealandMajor delays after truck incident near airportNZ Herald18 Aug, 2017 04:32 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe traffic delays heading towards the airport. Photo / via NZTAThe traffic delays heading towards the airport. Photo / via NZTAMotorists heading to the Auckland Airport are being warned of delays following a dirt spill this afternoon.The NZ Transport Agency reported the accident just after 4pm.The spill is blocking the right lane, south-bound, on George Bolt Memorial Drive after Landing Drive. All lanes opened about 4.45pm. However, there is heavy congestion heading towards the airport. Drivers are urged to expect delays or to allow for extra time.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SH20A George Bolt Mem Drive: Dirt spill is blocking right lane southbound to @AKL_Airport after Landing Drive. Expect some delays. ^RL pic.twitter.com/0NyvL5Md6Q— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 18, 2017 SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumes02 Oct 12:02 AMNew ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournament01 Oct 11:50 PMNew Zealand|UpdatedEmma Lewisham: Working with Jane Goodall was ‘a profound privilege’01 Oct 11:33 PMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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