SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE, SOUTHBOUND - 9:55AM Due to a police issue the left southbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge are currently closed. Please merge right with care to use lanes 3-4-5 south and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/qNxoGoPbIB
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Meanwhile, traffic is being diverted and motorists were warned to expect delays after a pedestrian was critically injured in South Auckland this morning, closing a section of Great South Rd.
The crash left one person with critical injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Photo / Google
"Police are in attendance at a serious crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Great South Rd, Papatoetoe. This incident occurred near Allenby Park before 8am.
"The pedestrian is in a critical condition and is being taken to Auckland City Hospital.
"Great South Rd is currently closed near Allenby Park and traffic is being diverted at the intersections with Tui Rd and Puhinui Rd.
"The Serious Crash Unit is currently examining the scene and the road will remain closed until this is completed."
Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area.
Auckland Transport reported the crash at 8.20am between Regent St and Allenby Rd, near Allenby Rd Park in Papatoetoe.
It is now warning that wider diversions are in place for through traffic, with northbound traffic being diverted at Puhinui Rd and southbound traffic being diverted at Tui Rd.
GREAT SOUTH RD, PAPATOETOE - ROAD CLOSED - 9:00AM A serious crash has now CLOSED a section of Great South Rd, between Regent St and Allenby Rd, in the Papatoetoe area, with wider diversions expected for through traffic. Avoid this area or allow extra time for delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/BMCCpsb39Y
