Crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge causing significant delays

Name: Auckland Harbour Bridge crash causes heavy traffic and delays
Uploaded: 2018-06-27T12:20:01+12:00
Duration: 25 s
Description: A crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge has blocked the second southbound lane, causing heavy traffic build-up & delays. / Video by Brett Phibbs

NZ Herald

27 Jun, 2018 12:31 AMQuick Read

A crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge has blocked the second southbound lane, causing heavy traffic build-up & delays. / Video by Brett Phibbs

A crash on Auckland's Harbour Bridge is causing heavy delays for motorists.

Emergency services were called to the area after reports of a crash about 11.30am.

Drivers are being warned to delay travel times if possible.

UPDATE 12:10PM
This crash scene now cleared, however significant congestion now exists from Northcote Rd to the Harbour Bridge. Delay your journey or allow extra time. ^TP
https://t.co/TKc3SBYEod
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 27, 2018

The accident blocked off one of the southbound lanes and people were being told to avoid the route completely.

Just after 12pm, the NZ Transport Agency said the crash had since been cleared by authorities.

"However, significant congestion now exists from Northcote Rd to the Harbour Bridge.

"Delay your journey or allow extra time.''

SH1 AKL HARBOUR BRIDGE, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 11:30AM
A crash is blocking lane 2 (of 4) southbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge currently. Please avoid this route if possible or expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/JpORkelWtm
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 26, 2018