Truck breakdown on Auckland Harbour Bridge causes major problems

Auckland traffic is down to a crawl through its central motorway network after a truck broke down on the Harbour Bridge.

Vehicles have to squeeze into a single lane to get around the truck, which is nearly at the top of the bridge. Photo / Google Maps

The New Zealand Transport Agency warned motorists to expect significant delays across the bridge after a truck broke down on clip-on lanes.

Vehicles have to squeeze into a single lane to get around the truck, which is nearly at the top of the bridge.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the route if possible.

NZTA tweeted that the crash has been cleared, but congestion remains northbound on the Southern Motorway and links for the west and the CBD.

UPDATE: AKL Hbr Bridge #breakdown NOW CLEAR leaving significant congestion northbound on Sthn Mwy & links from West & CBD. #DELAYS ^TP pic.twitter.com/hHDwrvc4qs

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