Two lanes blocked on Southern Motorway near Grafton, Auckland central, reopen after crash

Two lanes on the Southern Motorway in central Auckland have reopened following a single-car crash.

One person was in critical condition and was rushed to hospital.

A police spokesperson said the crash was reported at 11.09am.

“One person is being attended to by ambulance staff.”

A St John spokesperson said a person in critical condition was rushed to Auckland Hospital.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said two right southbound lanes were blocked after Grafton Rd.

“Pass with care and expect delays.”

The lanes were reopened at 12.10pm.

According to Google Maps, traffic is backed up several kilometres in both directions of the Southern Motorway while the adjoining Northwestern Motorway almost stretches back to the St Luke’s on-ramp.

Southbound traffic is backed up to the harbour bridge and past Greenlane heading north.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 11:10AM
Due to a crash on #SH1 the two right southbound lanes are blocked after Grafton Rd. Pass with care and expect delays. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/YMrsccjjB2

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) July 1, 2024