FINAL UPDATE 4:40PM All lanes are now OPEN again following an earlier Police Incident on the #SouthernMotorway. Expect delay as congestion eases through Spaghetti Junction. ^MF https://t.co/fstELvTrKh
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 17, 2022
Meanwhile, traffic heading north was gridlocked by a series of crashes near the Highbrook Dr onramp.
NZTA said there were three seperate crashes causing delays int he area.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 6:10PM Three separate crashes are causing delays for northbound traffic near the #SH1 Highbrook Dr on-ramp. Emergency services are on-site. Pass the scene with care and expect delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/4cZprQqCoT
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 17, 2022
FINAL UPDATE 6:35PM All crashes have been cleared of lanes and are now in the northbound shoulder. Expect delays until these crashes can be fully cleared. ^MF https://t.co/IK5vHbn450
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 17, 2022
Earlier, Emergency services were called to the scene under the Hopetoun Bridge at 3.30pm today after the incident. The person who fell from the bridge later died, police said.
Drivers were being advised to follow the director of emergency services onsite and should expect delays, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency said.
"Motorists are advised some affected lanes are expected to reopen around the scene as soon as possible. Police thank motorists in advance for their cooperation," a police spokesperson said.
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 3:50PM Due to a Police incident the #SH1 Link to SH16 East and West is currently blocked. Follow direction of emergency services on-site and expect delays. Updates here: https://t.co/FjIsLH2Cj9. ^MF pic.twitter.com/jWbtfMvEpy
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 17, 2022
UPDATE 4:25PM Due to this incident, the #SH16 Hobson St on-ramp westbound is also closed. ^MF https://t.co/fstELvTrKh
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 17, 2022