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