Motorways throughout the Auckland network are starting to swell as holidaymakers make their way out of the city, but many are facing delays.
A car fire in the Northwestern Motorway's right lane is delaying motorists heading towards the city tonight, the incident taking place just after the Patiki Rd off-ramp.
Meanwhile, on the Southwestern Motorway, a crash after Portage Rd over-bridge which has been cleared is causing delays with the left lane blocked northbound.
Three vehicles have crashed on the Southern Motorway, near the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway off-ramp leaving one person with minor injures.
A police spokeswoman said one northbound lane was blocked causing traffic delays.
