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There is traffic chaos for this morning’s commuters as a crash and overheight vehicle forces the closure of separate main routes.
The northbound side of the Waterview Tunnel was brought to a halt twice, once when a truck lost its load and it spilled over a lane, and another whenan over-height truck attempted to enter.
Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash involving another truck interrupted commuters on Auckland’s Southern Motorway.
The two right-hand lanes on the northbound side between Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and Greenlane were forced to close after the crash. They have since been reopened.
Photos posted to social media by the NZ Transport Agency show a large truck carrying building materials and a sedan facing sideways across the lanes. The crash also involves a van.
UPDATE 7:15AM This is now clear of lanes, all lanes here are OPEN. Expect some residual delays. ^MS https://t.co/hGqnYS1ayJ
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 31, 2024
The NZ Transport Agency advised motorists to pass with care and expect residual delays.
Meanwhile, due to a potential overheight vehicle, the northbound Waterview Tunnel was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
A truck lost its load on the same side of the tunnel a short while later and brought traffic to a halt once again at 9.20am. The incident was quickly cleared but residual delays are to be expected.
SH20 NORTHBOUND WATERVIEW TUNNEL - 7:45AM Due to a potential overheight vehicle the Northbound Waterview Tunnel has been temporarily closed. Delay your journey until reopening clearance is obtained shortly. ^MS pic.twitter.com/boUuHtRT1t
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 31, 2024
