Auckland's Waterview Tunnel closed due to overheight vehicle

Waterview Tunnel was temporarily closed due to the overheight vehicle. Image / NZTA

Auckland's Waterview Tunnel is closed due to an overheight vehicle in the tunnel's northbound lanes.

A statement from the Transport Agency at 12.40pm said the tunnel's northbound lanes have been "briefly" closed.

Motorists were being asked to avoid the area if possible, or be prepared for delays.

SH20 WATERVIEW TUNNEL, NORTHBOUND - 12.40PM
Due to detection of an overheight vehicle the northbound Waterview Tunnel has been BRIEFLY closed. Avoid the area if possible or be prepared for delays. ^MF pic.twitter.com/4Y3BRmDQjy

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) April 4, 2019