Slew of crashes and breakdowns are causing headaches for morning commuters on the Auckland motorway network. Video / NZTA
Traffic is slow on the central Auckland motorways this morning as drivers slow down to look at the fire at the SkyCity convention centre.
The NZ Transport Agency tweeted at 10am: "Motorists continuing to slow down to view the City Centre Fire from the Victoria Park Flyover are creating longdelays citybound over the Harbour Bridge today."
SH1 NORTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - 10:00AM Motorists continuing to slow down to view the City Centre Fire from the Victoria Park Flyover are creating long delays citybound over the Harbour Bridge today. Please take extra care and watch your following distance. ^TP pic.twitter.com/Qb7z9YBcNR
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 22, 2019
Auckland Transport is still warning people to stay away from the area around SkyCity where Nelson St, Hobson St and Wellesley St remain closed.
CITY CENTRE FIRE - ROADS CLOSED - REMINDER 9:00AM Road closures still include: Wellesley St (west from Victoria to Nelson + btwn Nelson & Hobson), Nelson St (btwn Cook & Victoria) and Hobson St (btwn Victoria & Wellesley). Avoid this area or expect delays and diversions. ^TP pic.twitter.com/8lODsH2NFc
Buses have also been diverted around the affected area.
A reminder that buses in the central city are detoured until further notice due to the fire. Please expect significant delays and cancellations to services. For more information on the detour routes and alternative bus stops, visit: https://t.co/4pR9HS7eRXpic.twitter.com/d5k23SCMnh
Separately, all Birkenhead ferries have been cancelled due to the wild, windy weather.
Please be advised that all Birkenhead ferry services today have been cancelled until further notice due to severe weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding. pic.twitter.com/bInsQfLY2o
Earlier, Auckland Transport spokesman Mark Hannan said traffic was flowing normally on other routes into the city including Fanshawe St, Tāmāki Drive and the port, with less traffic than usual as many people heeded advice to work from home or elsewhere.
