
Breakdown causes traffic chaos on Auckland motorway
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
Queues over 7km long have resulted from crash between Market Rd and Greenlane off-ramps.
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The road will be open to northbound traffic only.
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
A bus driver shortage, fewer services and closed rail lines are bringing greater gridlock.
The crash has closed two lanes and blocked the Northcote on-ramp.
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
Following the crash, traffic was backed up for 8km on SH1 heading north near Dairy Flat.
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Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
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State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
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Two patients were assessed and treated in moderate condition.
Auckland Transport alerted the road closure between Te Horeta and Waipuna Rds.
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Waka Kotahi NZTA said the crash blocked two southbound lanes after the Market Rd off-ramp
Two crashes are causing delays for rush hour motorists in Auckland this morning.
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The drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.