Auckland motorway crash: SH1 crash between Bombay and Ramarama delays traffic, lanes reopened

A crash on Auckland's southern motorway has blocked one lane, causing heavy traffic.

A crash on Auckland’s southern motorway closed lanes on parts of State Highway 1 this morning causing major delays for motorists.

Traffic heading in and out of Auckland is near a standstill between Bombay and Ramarama.

Delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a crash near Bombay closed lanes in both directions. January 21 2024 Image / Google Maps

Northbound and southbound lane closures were in place at the crash site for the recovery of the vehicle.

Southbound traffic was backed up for 12km and northbound traffic was slow for 9km.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the crash happened at 10.45am, causing delays to motorists heading north and south through the area.

UPDATE 11:30AM
Northbound and southbound lane closures are in place on SH1 at a crash site between Bombay to Ramarama to allow for vehicle recovery efforts. Merge with care and expect DELAYS if traveling through the area as congestion is present between Bombay and Drury. ^CS https://t.co/vcIhSdgcja pic.twitter.com/znC3OaiwoA

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 20, 2024

Police said the vehicle came in contact with a median barrier, causing one lane to be blocked.

It appears there were no serious injuries.