Motorists face long delays after incident on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway

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 that involved 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