Multi-car crash blocking lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway

Motorists are warned to expect delays. Photo / NZTA

A multi-car crash is blocking southbound lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

The crash happened just after 5pm near the Hastie Ave footbridge. Emergency services are responding and motorists are asked to slow down through the area and expect delays.

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 5:25PM
A multi-car crash is blocking southbound lanes on the Southwestern Mwy near the Hastie Ave footbridge. Emergency services are on-site, please slow down through the area and expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/gxP8mN6lU4

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 19, 2021

Earlier, a crash blocked the right northbound lane on the Southwestern just prior to the Coronation Rd off-ramp about 3.40pm, causing significant delays for motorists.

FINAL UPDATE 4:45PM
The crash has been fully cleared. Expect delays until congestion eases in the area. ^MF https://t.co/SbFtsPCu1G

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 19, 2021