Rush hour chaos: Northbound, southbound lanes of major Auckland motorway closed after incident

Both southbound and northbound lanes of Auckland's Southwestern Motorway have been closed following an incident this afternoon. Photo / Waka Kotahi

Both southbound and northbound lanes of Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway were closed following an incident this afternoon

The closures began just before 4.45pm, and were reopened at 5.15pm.

The northbound closures began at Neilson St, and the southbound closures began at Queenstown Road.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to delay travel if possible and to avoid the area.

Although the roads have reopened, Waka Kotahi is still warning motorists to expect “major delays”.

According to Google Maps, the traffic in the northbound lanes is currently backed up for nearly 10 kilometres.

SH20 ROAD CLOSED, 4:45PM
Due to a police incident, all lanes on SH20 are currently closed northbound by Neilson St, with southbound lanes also to be fully closed at Queenstown Rd. Delay your travel and avoid the area. ^MS pic.twitter.com/jbhDSAOh6t

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 31, 2023