Auckland traffic: Pedestrian seriously injured, crashes cause delays
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.
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The crash near Conifer Grove involved multiple vehicles.
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High winds brought down powerlines and trees in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
All lanes open again on highway, but motorists warned to expect delays.
The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.
The crash at the intersection of Falls Rd and Mansel Dr was reported to police at 6.58am.
Overheight vehicle, truck spilling load and motorway crash affect commuters.
In free-flowing traffic, the trip to the city usually takes drivers less than 20 minutes.
The worst congestion is expected later this afternoon.
A serious crash has three of four northbound lanes on SH20 in Auckland closed after Neilson St off-ramp. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to pass with care and expect delays.
Sections of Great South Rd and Alfriston Rd in Manurewa are closed due to the crash.
A lane was closed on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a truck crashed into an overbridge. Video / Supplied
Many people will be travelling home this weekend to resume work on Monday.
Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.
Police are asking motorists to avoid SH50 and use SH2 until further notice.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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