Another crash on State Highway 1, just south of Warkworth, about 6.40am is now blocking both directions.
Heavy fog remains in patches across the Auckland motorway network this morning. With reduced visibility please remember to keep your lights on, allow extra time and mind your following distance. ^TP pic.twitter.com/O7SibQZqFu
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 6, 2022
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said at 7.15am that there are currently "long delays" in the area and motorists are advised to delay their journey or consider using SH16 as an alternative route.
An update just before 8am advised that a stop-go traffic management system is now in place on SH1 between Valerie Close and Satellite Station Rd.
Ferry services delayed
Commuter ferry services in and out of the city centre have also been affected by the fog.
Passengers have been told to expect delays to all Hobsonville, Pine Harbour, West Harbour ferry services; as well as to the Gulf Harbour, Birkenhead and Northcote Point ferry, Bayswater and Devonport services.
One commuter heading into town from Waiheke said: "The 7.30am ferry from Waiheke to Auckland has slowed to a crawl through the fog and making regular soundings on its fog horn."
Auckland Airport issued a message on its social media channels at 6am, saying: "Auckland Airport is currently experiencing fog.
"Passengers should check with your airline, the (airport's) website or the Auckland Airport app for the latest flight arrival and departure information."
The airport's website appears to be clogging up also, with a "sorry, we seem to be having some technical difficulties" sign popping up at times.
A view from the Sky Tower, above the low cloud and fog in Auckland this morning. pic.twitter.com/3W6BpSnRFF
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Palmerston North, scheduled for 6.30am, was cancelled; while another flight to Palmerston North has been delayed until 7.15am.