Auckland traffic woes: Delays after crashes on Southern and Northern motorways

Traffic is backing up on the Southern Motorway. Photo / via Twitter

Auckland commuters are being warned of delays after two crashes on significant parts of the motorways this afternoon.

A crash about 4pm blocked several lanes on the Southern Motorway, on the Southern Link, not far from the Grafton Rd onramp.

SH20 SOUTH WESTERN MWY - CRASH 4PM

A crash is blocking lanes at the Southern Link. There is also reduced visibility in the area due to rain so please pass the crash with care and expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/6WlGOd2XJS

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 20, 2018

There was also reduced visibility on the roads because of rain.

Emergency crews cleared the site about half an hour later, but the NZ Transport Agency warned motorists to expect delays as congestion eases.

A second crash about 4.30pm on State Highway 20, the Southwestern motorway, left the right northbound lane blocked just after Puhinui Rd.

Police said a vehicle had lost control and flipped. There were no serious injuries reported, however, a police spokesman said.

That crash has also since been cleared, but traffic on the northbound lanes is backed up to Lambie Drive.