Diesel spill causes delays on Southern Motorway
One southbound lane near the Market Rd off-ramp has been closed.
One southbound lane near the Market Rd off-ramp has been closed.
Drivers are cautioned to take an alternate route if possible or delay travel.
The tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.
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The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
The roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.
Delays are still expected, given the reopening coincides with peak-hour traffic.
Regional tourism hubs are going the extra mile to open to Easter visitors.
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
Lane layout changes left motorists stumped and held up in major traffic on Monday.
A left lane has been turned into an exit-only lane.
Disillusioned Aucklanders are increasingly looking for a better and cheaper place to live.
"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."
Transport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ Herald
A city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
Traffic management will be in place from Papakura to Takanini from 7pm tonight until 5am.
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
Queues over 7km long have resulted from crash between Market Rd and Greenlane off-ramps.
A ute rolls head on into another vehicle after hitting a bank on Scenic Drive in Auckland. Video / Piha Community
The road will be open to northbound traffic only.
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
A bus driver shortage, fewer services and closed rail lines are bringing greater gridlock.