Car Fire on motorway just south of waterview tunnel
Car Fire on motorway just south of waterview tunnel. Video / NZ Herald
Car Fire on motorway just south of waterview tunnel. Video / NZ Herald
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Roads both in and out of Wellington will be busy this long weekend.
Traffic's slow in both directions, avoid the area if possible or expect delays, NZTA says.
A crash is blocking a northbound lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Two blocked lanes on the city side of the bridge left traffic banked up to the shore.
Traffic is reportedly backed up from Victoria Park to Newmarket.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to pass the scene with care.
Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Holidaymakers are being reminded to stay safe on the roads.
Waka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.
Traffic is slow in both directions around Puhoi.
There are delays heading out of Auckland this afternoon.
Police are also urging motorists to slow down.
A slip is blocking part of State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Kaikōura.
The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.
Traffic is stretching for kilometers before the Johnstones Hill Tunnels heading north of Auckland. Video / Tania Osbourne
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.
Last December, the camera issued 3846 fines worth $173,660.
It's another day of heavy traffic for Wellingtonians leaving the capital for Christmas.
NZTA advised there were major delays northbound on SH1 between Waikanae Beach and Ōtaki.
Each year an average of 11 people are killed and 400 injured on roads during the break.
Holidaymakers heading out of Auckland can expect to be stuck in a single lane.
Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.
A section of Tāmaki Drive is closed until later this evening.
Police were notified at 7.48am
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
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"There are no diversions, so motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route."