Traffic chaos on Auckland's Southern Motorway following crash

The motorway was congested after Princes St citybound following a crash. Photo / Google Maps

Northbound traffic is gridlocked on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a crash this morning.

The crash happened just before 6.30am, in the citybound middle lane after Princes St.

A police spokeswoman said three-cars collided but no one was injured. A tow truck is on its way.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH UPDATE - 7:20AM

One lane remains blocked on the Southern Mwy after Princes St citybound this morning as a crash scene & debris are cleared up. Expect delays from Manukau or consider SH20 if possible. ^TP pic.twitter.com/phULgrnc02

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 19, 2018

The NZ Transport Agency said all lanes had just re-opened at 7.40 after being blocked while emergency services cleared debris.

Traffic was congested in the area and motorists should expect delays.

Traffic on all of Auckland's motorways heading toward the city was also heavy, the agency said.

The queue to get on the motorway at Onewa Rd was back to New World supermarket near Balmain Rd.