Two-car crash closes Waikato Expressway south of Auckland

The two-car crash is blocking northbound lanes on State Highway 1 near Hampton Downs. Photo / File

It's slow going on the Waikato Expressway this morning after northbound lanes were blocked by a crash.

The two-car crash happened at 6.20am between Whangamarino Rd and the Hampton Downs Rd off-ramp, police said.

Nobody was injured but a section of State Highway 1 was closed and motorists were advised to take alternative routes where possible.

Police said at around 7.15am the road was again partly open in both directions, but motorists were still urged to take care and drive to the conditions.

Reports of a crash on #SH1 (Waikato Exwy) in northbound lanes, just south of Hampton Downs. Please follow directions of emergency services. Delays in the area are possible. ^TP pic.twitter.com/NSZrU8TUTM

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 7, 2020

Further north, Great South Rd is closed in Papatoetoe after a car hit a powerpole.

The crash between Central Ave and Watson Place, happened around 6.50am. Motorists are asked to avoid the route or allow extra time for diversions.

GREAT SOUTH RD NEAR CENTRAL AVE, PAPATOETOE - ROAD CLOSED
7:10 AM
Due to a car vs powerpole Great South Rd, between Central Ave and Watson Place, is closed. Detours for the 33 service and morning school buses in place. pic.twitter.com/uHNGwpLdv1

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) June 7, 2020