Crash causes traffic delays near Auckland Airport

A crash is causing delays on the main highway to Auckland Airport.

People travelling to Auckland Airport this morning should expect delays after a crash blocking two lanes on George Bolt Memorial Drive.

The crash just before 6.30am blocked two southbound lanes on State Highway 20a, New Zealand Transport Agency said.

Both lanes re-opened after an hour.

FINAL UPDATE 7:30AM
All lanes are open, expect some delays as congestion eases. ^AAhttps://t.co/Caoz99aQqC

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2020

Motorists were advised to pass with care and to expect delays.

UPDATE 6:50AM
The right lane has been cleared, left lane is still blocked. Pass the area with care and expect delays. ^AAhttps://t.co/Caoz99aQqC

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2020

A video tweeted by NZTA earlier showed long queues forming around the crash scene.

SH20A SOUTH WESTERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - 6:30AM
A crash is blocking the right and left lane southbound prior to the Landing off-ramp. Pass with care. Expect delays. ^AA pic.twitter.com/qKq84kGZfP

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2020