Crashes causing long delays on Auckland’s southern, northwestern motorways

The multi-vehicle crash has blocked lanes in the northbound section of the Southern Motorway near Conifer Grove. Image / NZTA

Drivers heading into Auckland City from the south this morning are facing long delays after a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway, while a crash on the Northwestern Motorway is also backing up traffic.

The SH1 crash happened around 6.30am in the northbound lanes near Conifer Grove in Takanini.

“The crash involved multiple vehicles, however no serious injuries have been reported at this stage,” police said in a statement.

Police advised motorists to expect delays and take a different route if possible while the scene was being cleared.

As of 7.20am, the scene had been cleared but drivers should continue to expect delays, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

The crash has caused significant disruption, with Google Maps showing the 14km journey from Ramarama to Takanini taking more than 40 minutes around 7.30am.

UPDATE - 7:20AM
This crash has been moved clear of all lanes. Allow extra time for delays in the area to ease. ^HJ https://t.co/THznl1dfL9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2024

Meanwhile, a another crash on SH16 has blocked the left eastbound lane before Lincoln Rd, slowing drivers heading into the city.

The crash happened just before 7am and was cleared around 7.50am, but NZTA is still warning drivers to expect delays.

The trip from Helensville to the city was taking commuters more than two hours according to the NZTA website.

Just before 8am, commuters heading east through the area could expect to add at least 20 minutes to their journey, according to the NZTA’s journey planner.

UPDATE - 7:50AM
This crash has been fully cleared. Allow extra time for delays in the area to ease. ^HJ https://t.co/kBsDHIs2Hj

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2024