Emergency services at the scene where a person has died after falling from an Auckland bridge. Photo / Kane Dickie
A person has died after falling from a bridge on to Auckland's State Highway 1.
Police warned of delays into the evening for commuters trying to get out of central Auckland.
Initially the SH1 link to east and west was blocked, bringing southbound traffic to a gridlock.
SH16 Hobson St on-ramp westbound was also closed due to the death.
They were later reopened, with delays expected.
Meanwhile, traffic heading north was gridlocked by a series of crashes near the Highbrook Dr onramp.
NZTA said there were three seperate crashes causing delays int he area.
Emergency services are on-site.
"Pass the scene with care and expect delays."
Earlier, Emergency services were called to the scene under the Hopetoun Bridge at 3.30pm today after the incident. The person who fell from the bridge later died, police said.
Drivers were being advised to follow the director of emergency services onsite and should expect delays, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency said.
"Motorists are advised some affected lanes are expected to reopen around the scene as soon as possible. Police thank motorists in advance for their cooperation," a police spokesperson said.
'He has disregarded our voice and continued with this divisive kaupapa.'