Motorway mayhem: Crashes around Auckland create headaches for rush hour motorists

Crashes and breakdowns are creating havoc on Auckland's motorways. Photo / File

Another week, another afternoon commute littered with crashes and breakdowns causing disruptions for Auckland motorists.

A crash is blocking the left westbound lane on Great North Rd in Kelston, at the intersection with Archibald Rd.

The Parade in St Heliers is closed between Goldie St and Paunui St due to power lines coming down.

Traffic is heavy again between the Causeway and Lincoln Rd on the Northwestern heading away from the city. Citybound there is a queue for the Northern Link.

A breakdown blocking the right-hand lane after Ellerslie on the Southern Motorway heading citybound has been cleared.

Southbound traffic on the Southern Motorway can expect heavy congestion between Newmarket and Greenlane, again in patches from Manukau to Takanini.

There are heavy patches on the Northern Motorway heading northbound between the Harbour Bridge and Northcote Rd, again moderate to heavy approaching the Upper Harbour Highway.

On the Southwestern Motorway, traffic is free-flowing heading northbound but heavy heading southbound to the Southern Link from Lambie Drive.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - BREAKDOWN - 5:05PM
A breakdown is blocking the right lane citybound after Ellerslie. Merge left to pass with care & expect delays. ^TP

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 8, 2018