All lanes have reopened north of State Highway 1 at Pokeno following an earlier crash, however, motorists can still expect significant delays.
NZ Transport Agency reports traffic volumes in the area will still be high following the incident and another crash has closed the southbound Pokeno off-ramp.
Meanwhile, another crash is partially blocking SH1 at Pioneer Rd, just north of Mercer and causing disruptions.
Congestion is heavy throughout many areas of Auckland's motorways this evening, causing headaches for commuters.