Commuter chaos on Auckland roads after motorway crashes

A multi-vehicle crash citybound on the Southern Motorway near Takanini is causing major commuter delays this morning. Photo / NZTA

Several crashes on Auckland's citybound roads this morning are creating major headaches for commuters.

A multi-vehicle crash about 6.20am blocked two of the three citybound lanes on the Southern Motorway near the Takanini exit.

The NZ Transport Agency said the lanes had since been cleared but traffic was backing up between Drury and Takanini, and heavy delays were expected.

UPDATE 6:55AM
This crash scene now fully cleared with all lanes south open again. Allow extra time with congestion from Manukau to Takanini. ^TP
https://t.co/NXUOHYVbdk

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 8, 2018

Meanwhile another crash at 7am on the Northwestern Motorway is blocking the middle right citybound lane just before Great North Rd.

NZTA said traffic was backing up to Rosebank Rd.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY, CITYBOUND - CRASH - 7:00AM
A crash is blocking the middle lane citybound in the Gt North Rd interchange area. Tow services are on route so expect delays this morning. ^TP pic.twitter.com/RobRJNQBEr

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 8, 2018

And on the Northern Motorway another multi-vehicle crash is blocking the right citybound lane after Greville Rd.

NZTA said the crash had since been cleared into the bus lanes.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 6:50AM
A crash is blocking the right lane citybound after Greville Rd. Pass with care & expect delays this morning. ^TP pic.twitter.com/icGZNI0S6U

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 8, 2018

A crash between a car and a bus earlier this morning about 5.40am is blocking the right lane on Sturdee St, approaching Customs St West.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said earlier reports wrongly said a person was trapped.