Vehicle on fire on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway, lanes blocked

A vehicle fire blocked all southbound lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway about 3.20pm today.

Waka Kotahi NZTA said the fire is just after the Cavendish Rd off-ramp on State Highway 20.

The transport authority is asking motorists to use alternative routes.

The fire is currently under control, and one lane has been since reopened.

- More to come

UPDATE 3:20PM
The fire is now under control and one lane is open past the scene. Merge right with care and expect southbound delays on #SH20 from Massey Rd. ^LB https://t.co/5Lgq4ypNbV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 11, 2022

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY - 3:10PM
Due to a vehicle fire, all southbound lanes are BLOCKED on #SH20 just after Cavendish Dr off-ramp. Delay your journey or consider an alternative route if possible. ^LB pic.twitter.com/rZRw7C5253

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) October 11, 2022