Auckland traffic: Motorway traffic delays on Southern Motorway after crash near Newmarket

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has warned Auckland commuters to expect delays this afternoon after a northbound crash on SH1. Photo / NZ Transport Agency

A crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway near Newmarket gridlocked traffic earlier this afternoon, with queues stretching back almost 10km.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said at 2pm a crash on State Highway 1 was blocking the left northbound lane under the Mountain Rd overbridge, before the Khyber Pass Rd off-ramp.

In an update at 2.20pm, NZTA said two lanes were blocked to allow vehicle recovery.

It followed this up at 2.40pm by saying the crash had been fully cleared.

According to Google Maps, northbound traffic had backed up almost 9km to Sylvia Park. Photo / Google Maps

According to Google Maps, northbound traffic had backed up almost 9km to Sylvia Park.

The Herald has sought comment from police.

UPDATE 2:20PM
The two left lanes are now blocked to allow vehicle recovery. Expect delays until cleared. ^ND https://t.co/cRz18lisvh

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) January 29, 2025

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