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Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
Irked motorists could end up taking risks at level crossings, says Auckland Transport.
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
AT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.
Motorists were warned to expect delays or avoid travel.
The group fled following the crash but were arrested nearby.
The crash has now been cleared but caused major delays for commuters on the way to work.
Police say antisocial or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
Traffic is still heavy along George Bolt Memorial Drive.
But Mainfreight boss Don Braid is concerned about a policy silence regarding rail.
Southbound traffic is backed up for nearly 3km.
Public transport is meant to be better for the city, but it sucks, says one commuter.
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
A section of State Highway 2 will have one-hour traffic holds overnight next week.
Since the cul-de-sac was created in March 2022, 34,299 fines have been issued.
Police advised motorists to stay off personal devices such as mobile phones.
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The motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
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Traffic is backed up for more than 4km.
The man fled on foot before police arrived and they are trying to find him.
Aucklanders are still being advised to be prepared for a swathe of roadworks.
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.