Congestion expected on Auckland's Southern Motorway after Manurewa crash

Congestion is building up on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a crash in Manurewa. Photo / NZTA

Traffic is backing up on Auckland's Southern Motorway northbound after a crash in Manurewa.

The NZ Transport Agency said at 6.20am a crash was clocking two northbound lanes after the Hill Rd on-ramp to State Highway 1/Southern Motorway.

Drivers were advised to merge with care and to expect congestion to build quickly in the area.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY - CRASH - 6:20AM
A crash is blocking two NORTHBOUND lanes after the Hill Rd on-ramp in Manurewa. Merge with care to pass & expect congestion to build quickly in the area. ^TP pic.twitter.com/YPOdwBIjLC

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 21, 2019