Crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway closes lanes, motorists warned of delays
The crash has closed two lanes and blocked the Northcote on-ramp.
The crash has closed two lanes and blocked the Northcote on-ramp.
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
“I do not let my grandchildren out the gate. They cannot play beside the road."
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Following the crash, traffic was backed up for 8km on SH1 heading north near Dairy Flat.
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A crash is causing delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
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Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
Police were called to the incident about 6.10pm this evening.
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
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Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
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Waka Kotahi NZTA said the crash blocked two southbound lanes after the Market Rd off-ramp
Two crashes are causing delays for rush hour motorists in Auckland this morning.
Southbound motorway traffic between Bombay and Ramarama is at a standstill for about 4km
The drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.
Crash understood to have involved two vehicles.
Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.
More heavy rain set to drench parts of the country.
And in the Bay of Plenty a person was critically injured in a two-vehicle smash.
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Holidaymakers are advised to keep updated as traffic congestion builds in some areas.
Police are urging drivers to be safe on the roads as the holiday road toll climbs.