Auckland traffic: Crashes causing delays on southern motorway near Te Irirangi Drive

Motorists are advised of delays on Auckland's southern motorway early today. Image / Waka Kotahi NZTA

Two crashes are causing delays on Auckland's southern motorway early this morning .

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said a crash blocked the right northbound lane just after the State Highway 1 Te Irirangi Drive on-ramp.

A notice was posted to the NZTA social media channels at 6.10am telling motorists in the area: "Pass the scene with care and expect delays."

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - 6:10AM
A crash is blocking the right northbound lane just after the #SH1 Te Irirangi Dr on-ramp. Pass the scene with care and expect delays. Updates here: https://t.co/O0RadMex1R. ^MF pic.twitter.com/XtbKEjeHGV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 24, 2022

TimeSaver Traffic said the right lane is blocked.

People planning to drive in the area are advised to use the south-western motorway instead or to delay their travel if possible.

The Northern, North-Western and South-Western Motorway are all free-flowing.

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