Traffic chaos: Multiple breakdowns cleared on Auckland Harbour Bridge, Te Atatu Rd on-ramp closed eastbound after crash

Breakdowns blocking two lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge which caused traffic to back up to Penrose this afternoon have now been cleared.

Waka Kotahi said road users should allow for extra time due to the blockages, which had occurred on northbound lanes one and five.

Traffic was backed up as far south as Penrose. According to Google, it was taking about 50 minutes to travel 12km from Ellerslie to the harbour bridge.

While both breakdowns have now been cleared, northbound motorists still face significant delays.

UPDATE - 2:35PM
Due to multiple breakdown's lane 1 of 5 and lane 3 of 5 is now BLOCKED on AKL Harbour Bridge. Pass with care and expect delays. ^HJ https://t.co/bksLtThPUW pic.twitter.com/k6rcWx32BV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 20, 2023

Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound lanes on SH16 has closed the Te Atatu Rd on-ramp.

Emergency services were called to the crash at 1.31pm. A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries.

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries as a result of a multi-vehicle crash at the Te Atatu off-ramp. Photo / Hayden Woodward

The agency is also encouraging motorists to use an alternative route to the Te Atatu Rd on-ramp after the crash, however, a police spokesperson said the ramp was expected to reopen at 4pm.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY - 2:15PM
Due to a crash on #SH16 eastbound lanes on Te Atatu Rd On-ramp(Loop) is now CLOSED. Use Alternative on-ramp and expect delays. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/gigdwrgL1K

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 20, 2023