NZTA warns motorists in Auckland to expect delays

The southern motorway is congested. PHOTO/DEREK FLYNN

Motorists heading south in the City of Sails have been told to expect delays.

The right two lanes were blocked on the southbound side of the Southern Motorway, from Symonds St to Gillies Ave due to a crash.

Symonds St on ramp Sth-Bnd CLOSED due to serious crash after Symonds St, use Khyber Pass on ramp. #ExpectDelays ^SK pic.twitter.com/s2JRI5Sxly

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 2, 2016

The NZTA website states that the crash has now been cleared, however, delays remain.

NZTA reccommended motorists avoid travelling along the route or to delay their journey if possible.

UPDATE: Crash CLEARED on the Sthn-Mway Southbnd under Grafton Rd. Symond St on ramp now OPEN. #AklTraffic remains heavily congested ^SK

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 2, 2016