Motorists told to expect delays after crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway

A crash is blocking two citybound lanes on Auckland's north-western motorway. Image / Waka Kotahi NZTA

Emergency services responded to a crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway early this morning.

The incident blocked two right lanes, citybound, just after the Pātiki Rd on-ramp.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reported the crash at 6.30am on its social media sites; warning motorists there would be delays as a result.

By 7am, authorities said the road had been cleared and that congestion through the area was now easing.

SH16 NORTHWESTERN MWY, WESTBOUND - CRASH - 6:30AM
A crash is blocking lanes 3 and 4 westbound after Patiki Rd onramp. Please merge left to pass and expect delays.^TH pic.twitter.com/O67g7vJyeB

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 17, 2021

It is not yet known whether anyone was injured in the collision.

Images on the NZTA site showed the two far-right lanes blocked off by emergency vehicles directing cars to the left.