Truck hits bridge near Drury, causing delays for Auckland traffic

The driver called police at about 2.45pm after his truck hit the leg of the overbridge at Bremner Rd, just after the Drury Interchange. Photo / via NZTA

A truck has hit a bridge on Auckland's Southern Motorway, causing delays for drivers heading into the city.

The driver called police at about 2.45pm after his truck hit the leg of the overbridge at Bremner Rd, just after the Drury Interchange.

A police spokeswoman said nobody had been reported injured. Police had arrived around 3pm.

The NZ Transport Agency warned drivers to avoid the area if possible, as the left lane was blocked.

As of 4.25pm both northbound lanes have been reopened but traffic is still heavy in the area.

Bremner Rd bridge was also closed to traffic and pedestrians while it was checked as a precaution. NZTA spokesman Darryl Walker said one lane had been reopened at 4.42pm.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - UPDATE 3:10PM
Due to a crash the left northbound lane on #SH1 under the Bremner Rd over-bridge is BLOCKED. The Bremner Rd over-bridge is also CLOSED for traffic and pedestrians. Avoid the area if possible or be prepared for delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/kAXg1lbc9J

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 29, 2019