Heavy traffic on the Northern Motorway as people head out of Auckland, on a sunny Christmas Day. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Heavy traffic on the Northern Motorway as people head out of Auckland, on a sunny Christmas Day. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Auckland motorists experienced delays this afternoon after two incidents.
Lanes one and two southbound on the Auckland Harbour Bridge were closed for an hour because of an ongoing police incident.
Just before 1pm the NZ Transport Authority Waka Kotahi warned motorists to consider an alternative route to avoid delays.
SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE, SOUTHBOUND - 12:55PM, SAT 25 DEC Due to an ongoing police incident, lanes 1 & 2 are now CLOSED. Please consider an alternate route to avoid delays. ^AP pic.twitter.com/sRpuYxDuUa
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 24, 2021
GoogleMaps showed the journey over the bridge taking more than half an hour for those heading south - it normally takes about four minutes. There is also a short delay for those heading north.
SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 1:05PM Due to a crash in Mangere, the left lane is BLOCKED near the SH20A on-ramp. Please pass with care and expect significant delays. ^AP pic.twitter.com/J5qhT7WLvs
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 25, 2021
