Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction halts traffic

A four-car crash on Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction has halted traffic and blocked three lanes, causing travel disruption to motorists.

And another breakdown on the same route has added to the congestion.

The crash has caused a massive gridlock, stretching kilometres back to the harbour bridge.

It is also affecting traffic merging south on the Northwestern Motorway, with long queues now forming.

Traffic is building on Auckland's motorway network after a multi-vehicle crash. Photo / Google

The incident occurred on State Highway 1 at 11am.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said two far right lanes remain blocked due to the incident.

The crash had earlier blocked the three far-right lanes southbound between Symonds St and Khyber Pass Rd.

“Lane 2 is also blocked just prior to the crash due to a breakdown,” it said.

The agency advised motorists to pass with care and expect delays.

UPDATE 11:35AM
The two far right lanes remain blocked. Lane 2 is also blocked just prior to the crash due to a breakdown. Continue to expect delays. ^MS https://t.co/A3pUfYamJG

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 3, 2023

A police spokesperson said they were responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Auckland just before the Symonds St off-ramp.

“The crash occurred at around 11.02am this morning. No one has been injured.

“Another vehicle has broken down just before the accident site and is holding up traffic.

“Two southbound lanes are blocked, and motorists can expect delays while the scene is cleared.”