Delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway following breakdown, crash

The Transport Agency has warned motorists to expect delays back to Mangere Bridge. Photo / Google

A breakdown on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway that caused congestion for peak-hour traffic is now clear, but the traffic drama has been replaced by a crash.

The first breakdown was partially blocking the right-hand lane on the northbound side of the motorway at Queenstown Rd.

The Transport Agency urged motorists to pass with care and expect delays back to Mangere Bridge.

However the breakdown was now clear and traffic moving normally again.

Meanwhile, a crash blocked the right-hand lane northbound at Massey Rd.

Sth-Western Mwy (#SH20): #Crash blocking right lane northbound at Massey Rd. Merge left to pass & #ExpectDelays ^TP pic.twitter.com/Go0j9OECPK

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 20, 2017

NZTA asked motorists to merge left and pass with care.