Auckland traffic: Boat falls off trailer following crash, causing significant delays on SH1 near Highbrook

Police are advising motorists travelling south on State Highway 1, near Highbrook in Auckland, to expect significant delays following a crash this afternoon. Photo / NZTA

Motorists travelling south on State Highway 1 in Auckland are being told to expect significant delays following a crash this afternoon.

Police said the crash, near Highbrook Drive in East Tāmaki, is understood to have involved two vehicles and caused a boat to fall off the back of a trailer.

There have been no serious injuries reported.

Police are currently at the scene.

“Police thank motorists for their patience while the area is cleared,” police said in a statement.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY 17:05PM
A crash on #SH1 is blocking three right lanes southbound after Princes St off-ramp. Merge left with care and expect delays until cleared. ^CO pic.twitter.com/erjmMJ6ark

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 9, 2023

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued an update at 5.45pm saying the crash had now been cleared and all lanes had reopened.

“Expect delays while congestion eases.”