Multiple crashes causing major delays on SH1 near Ramarama

Multiple crashes in the Ramarama interchange area have the right northbound lane currently blocked.

Multiple crashes have closed at least one lane on SH1 near Ramarama, South Auckland.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the right northbound lane on the Southern Motorway is currently blocked.

A photo posted by the agency indicates that there have been six crashes in the area.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 6:35AM
Multiple crashes in the Ramarama interchange area have the right northbound lane currently blocked. Allow extra time for delays through this area until all issues are resolved. ^TP pic.twitter.com/bRRxdGZX6P

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) May 26, 2025

“Allow extra time for delays through this area until all issues are resolved.”

According to Google Maps, traffic is slow-moving for at least 3km.

Heavy rain is falling on Auckland this morning and signs across all major motorways remind motorists to “keep a safe following distance” and “drive to the conditions”.

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