Traffic to airport flowing again after crash

Crash blocks motorway lane. Photo / File

Traffic to Auckland Airport is flowing again after a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a man this morning.

UPDATE: Congestion is now easing well, Sth-Western still heavy Maioro to HIllsborough but moving well after ^TP
https://t.co/oa7S2uWMkX

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 25, 2017

Earlier, traffic was banked up to Hillsborough Rd after a motorcyclist came off his bike on the Southwestern Motorway just south of the airport turnoff.

Sth-Western Mwy heavily congested southbound Queenstown Rd to Airport link due #crash. Use alternate route #ExpectLongDelays ^TP pic.twitter.com/hkPXSSf5d9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 25, 2017

The NZ Transport Agency was warning motorists to "expect long delays" and to consider using alternative routes.

A police spokeswoman said a nurse driving past stopped to help the motorcyclist.

NZ Transport Agency said one southbound lane was blocked on State Highway 20 just after the airport exit.

"This crash is serious and may block lane for some time," the agency tweeted. "Please consider alternative route if possible."

UPDATE: This crash serious & may block lane for some time. Please consider alternative route if possible ^TP
https://t.co/UjN0IuB0BL

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 25, 2017

Sth-Western Mwy heavily congested southbound Queenstown Rd to Airport link due #crash. Use alternate route #ExpectLongDelays ^TP pic.twitter.com/hkPXSSf5d9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) June 25, 2017