Traffic: Multiple crashes cause delays on Auckland's motorways

Two crashes on Auckland Northwestern Motorway will cause some delays this morning. Image / NZTA

Multiple crashes on Auckland motorways are causing early delays for motorists heading into town this morning.

A crash on the Southern Motorway is blocking the right southbound lane just after the Penrose Rd overbridge.

Motorists are asked to merge left past the crash site and be prepared for delays in both directions.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - 8:20PM
A crash is BLOCKING the right southbound lane just after the Penrose Rd overbridge. Merge left past the crash site and be prepared for delays in both directions. #KeepYourEyesOnTheRoad #AklTraffic. ^MF pic.twitter.com/or2KTcQPzL

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 2, 2019

Another crash at 7.15am partly blocked the Southern Motorway's northbound Princes Street on-ramp, the NZ Transport Agency said. Commuters were warned to expect minor delays and consider alternative routes.

SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 7:15AM
Due to a crash the northbound Princes Street on-ramp is partially BLOCKED. Expect minor delays in the area or consider using an alternative route. ^MF pic.twitter.com/HGDadxuhWp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 2, 2019

Earlier emergency services were called to two different incidents on State Highway 16 near the St Lukes offramp about 6.15am.

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Both crashes were cleared about half an hour later.

However, motorists are being warned to expect delays in the area as the congestion that quickly built after the crashes eases slowly.

FINAL UPDATE 6:30AM
Both crash on the Northwestern Mwy near St Lukes Rd have been CLEARED. Expect delays in the area as congestion eases. ^MF https://t.co/L0Nupq1aBD

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 2, 2019

The NZ Transport Agency reported that eastbound lanes had been blocked due to the incidents and drivers were told to take care when passing and to prepare for some delays.

It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured in either crash.