Auckland traffic: Commuters warned of ‘long delays’ on Upper Harbour Highway after three-vehicle crash

An image from the scene of the crash shows the rear wheels of a pick-up truck positioned on the roof of a white vehicle.

An Auckland motorway has fully reopened after a three-vehicle crash which left motorists with “long delays” on their commute home during rush hour this evening.

Emergency services responded to a three-vehicle crash on Upper Harbour Highway – State Highway 18 – in Greenhithe, reported about 4.43pm.

An image supplied to the Herald from the scene of the crash shows the rear wheels of a pick-up truck positioned on the roof of a white vehicle. The white vehicle had sustained significant damage.

Police said no serious injuries had been reported and nobody was trapped.

Commuters stood on the side of the motorway looking at the damage while waiting for authorities to clear the crash.

“One lane of the Upper Harbour Highway westbound is blocked, and motorists are advised to expect delays,” police said after the incident.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said commuters should expect “long delays” westbound.

“Delay your journey or use an alternative route.”

According to Google Maps, traffic heading westbound was backed up over 6km at 5.15pm.

In an update at 6.20pm, NZTA said the crash had been “fully cleared” from westbound lanes on SH18, but said commuters should still allow extra time as delays in the area eased.

UPDATE 6:20PM
An earlier crash has been fully cleared from westbound lanes on #SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge. Allow extra time as delays in the area ease.^JF https://t.co/JzRGX3CQzn

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) October 9, 2024