Goose on the loose on Auckland Harbour Bridge

The black goose has been slowing traffic on Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo / NZTA

A wild goose chase has ended happily after the stray bird ended up on Auckland's Harbour Bridge amid commuter traffic.

The NZ Transport Agency said the goose had temporarily blocked lane 3 of the five citybound lanes on the bridge.

All lanes are now clear and the goose has safely been removed, the NZTA tweeted at 6.25am.

Drivers were warned to allow a little extra time this morning.

SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE - SOUTHBOUND - 6:25AM
Clearance of a stray goose temporarily blocked lane 3 (of 5) citybound on the Harbour Bridge. All lanes now clear. Goose safely removed. Allow a little extra time this morning. ^TP pic.twitter.com/M7zvdkrY6S

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 18, 2019