Traffic in Auckland’s CBD is gridlocked as adverse weather conditions continue to batter the city this evening.
Commuters travelling in the city centre are facing major delays, with usual minute-long trips taking over an hour.
An Auckland office worker said he had been trapped in gridlocked traffic for about 90 minutes and was yet to even reach the motorway.
He said he left his Victoria St office about 5.10pm for the North Shore but by 6.40pm he had still not reached Victoria Park.
The CBD traffic was heavily congested and not moving, he said.
Cars were at a virtual standstill where the Herald walked this evening, with traffic backing up along Victoria St, Nelson St, Fanshawe St and Halsey St.
It comes as Auckland Transport said train services would finish early tonight on all lines due to urgent track maintenance work.
Some trains would also terminate at different stations.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi earlier announced Auckland’s Harbour Bridge is under a severe wind warning until 8pm.
“Some temporary short-term closures may be required. Caution is advised for motorcycles & trucks.”
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Constable Vincent Kahui joined in after much encouragement from the crowd.