South Auckland road re-opens after being shut due to crash

A South Auckland road has re-opened after being shut for a period of time due to a crash with powerlines.

The incident was reported to have occurred at 6.55am in Alfriston Rd, Manurewa.

Auckland Transport said the crash had affected a section of the road between Great South Rd and Fleming St.

The road was closed but had now re-opened.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area or expect delays, with diversions in place.

Bus services had also been impacted.

Routes 366 and 365 were being detoured until further notice due to the crash.

ALFRISTON RD, MANUREWA - 6:55AM
Due to a crash with power lines affected a section of Alfriston Rd, between Great South Rd and Fleming St, in Manurewa is now CLOSED. Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services. ^TP pic.twitter.com/xXDUMaLr8E

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) July 27, 2023