Delays on the motorway are expected this evening. Photo / 123rf
Delays on the motorway are expected this evening. Photo / 123rf
Motorists on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway have been warned of long delays near the Walmsley Rd overbridge following a police incident this afternoon.
A police spokesperson said earlier that lanes in both directions were closed near the overbridge.
Emergency services and police were at the scene responding to the incident thatinvolved concerns for a person's wellbeing.
NZTA said in a Twitter update later that all lanes were now open but that long delays were expected as congestion eased.
FINAL UPDATE 4:45PM All lanes are now OPEN on the Southwestern Motorway near the Walmsley Rd overbridge, following an incident. Be prepared for LONG delays as congestion eases from this incident. ^MF https://t.co/GUSKPYCB7s
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 3, 2021