Southwestern Motorway crash: Traffic at standstill

Traffic is at a standstill on the Southwestern Motorway following a crash. Photo / Supplied

Traffic has ground to a standstill for southbound motorists on a busy Auckland motorway after a crash.

It appears a van towing a digger jackknifed on the Southwestern Motorway around 2.45pm.

Two lanes are blocked due to the crash just after the Maioro St on-ramp.

There is heavy congestion for southbound traffic just after the Waterview Tunnel.

A St John spokeswoman confirmed they sent an ambulance to the incident, but say there have been no injuries.

NZTA has advised motorists to pass the scene with care and expect delays in both directions.

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 2:45PM
Two lanes are BLOCKED due to a crash just after the Maioro Street on-ramp (southbound). Pass the scene with care and expect delays in both directions. #EyesOnTheRoad #AKlTraffic. ^MF pic.twitter.com/1XRPFUfvOr

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 4, 2019