Two crashes on Auckland's Southern Motorway citybound are causing delays this morning. Photo / NZTA
Two crashes on Auckland's Southern Motorway citybound are causing delays this morning. Photo / NZTA
Two crashes are causing mayhem for Auckland commuters heading into the city on the Southern Motorway.
The NZ Transport Agency said a crash about 6am was blocking the right lane of the Southern Motorway, State Highway 1, citybound just prior to the Te Irirangi Dr overbridge.
It had been clearedbut motorists should expect delays and merge with care.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - CRASH - 6:00AM A crash is blocking the right lane CITYBOUND just prior to Te Irirangi Dr overbridge. Merge with care to pass & expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/AgLyFcnxAf
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 9, 2019
Meanwhile, another crash further south at about 6.15am briefly blocked the right lane citybound just after the Hill Rd on-ramp.
While the crash had been cleared, delays were expected.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 2ND CRASH - 6:15AM Another crash briefly blocked the right lane CITYBOUND just after Hill Rd on-ramp. This is now clear. Expect some delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/HRpABELLEb
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 9, 2019
A breakdown about 6.25am had also briefly blocked a lane on the Auckland Habour Bridge causing minor delays but this had quickly been cleared.
