Auckland traffic: Southern Motorway crash cleared

Auckland’s southern motorway is now reopened following a crash this morning, but traffic delays are ongoing.

Waka Kotahi confirmed at 12.55pm that all lanes northbound on the southern motorway are now fully open south of Manukau.

Congestion remains heavy northbound between Ramarama and Hill Rd overbridge, Waka Kotahi said.

Earlier today, emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash which was blocking traffic for “miles.”

The crash was blocking two northbound lanes on the southern motorway before the SH1/SH20 interchange, at 10.30am.

FINAL UPDATE 12:55PM
All lanes northbound on the Southern Mwy are now fully OPEN south of Manukau. Continue to expect delays as queued traffic clears; congestion remains heavy northbound between Ramarama and Hill Rd overbridge. ^CS https://t.co/md6pu6548a

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 8, 2024

A motorist who contacted the Herald said the motorway northbound out of Auckland and traffic “is blocked for miles” on the other side.

“Looks like a big accident near the Manurewa off-ramp.”

A crash is blocking two northbound lanes on the Southern Mwy prior to the SH1/SH20 interchange. Photo / Supplied.

The motorist said they saw a cement truck and a van alongside several ambulances.

“I doubt people will be moving in a hurry, a lot of people stuck in cars.”

Google Maps at 11.40am showing the traffic build-up in South Auckland following a crash on the motorway.

Waka Kotahi told motorists to merge with care and expect northbound delays between Takanini and Manukau.

UPDATE 11:20AM
SH1 is now down to two northbound lanes prior to the SH1/SH20 interchange at Manukau. Expect northbound delays as significant congestion is present; queues are presently back to Drury. ^CS https://t.co/md6pu6548a pic.twitter.com/tnrjQTpVen

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 8, 2024