Traffic chaos: Crash leads to gridlock on Auckland motorway

Rush hour motorists on the Northwestern Motorway faced lengthy delays this morning after a crash.

What appeared to be a light truck had crashed and rolled on to its side.

Several southbound lanes on SH16 just after Lincoln Rd were blocked for a period before the crash was cleared at 7.50am.

UPDATE 7:50AM
This earlier crash is now clear with all southbound lanes OPEN after Lincoln Rd on-ramp. Allow extra time as delays in the area ease. ^TP https://t.co/CN99XxySmz

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 21, 2022

In a message to Twitter, NZTA said: "Pass with extra care and expect delays this morning."