Auckland traffic: Overheight vehicle forces Waterview Tunnel closure on State Highway 20
19 May, 2021 09:02 PM
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The Herald s Grant Bradley rode the Waterview Connection tunnel on his push bike
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Waka Kotahi NZTA confirmed the closure at 8.50am, meaning southbound motorists faced delays.
SH20 SOUTHBOUND WATERVIEW TUNNEL - 8:50AM
Due to a potential overheight vehicle the Southbound Waterview Tunnel is temporarily closed. Delay your journey until reopening clearance is obtained. ^TP pic.twitter.com/8FbdinAZxW Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) May 19, 2021
The lanes were closed for about 10 minutes, with a backlog of vehicles reported during that time.
The closure was the result of a potential overheight vehicle trying to travel southbound through the main arterial route.
Serious crash causing delays in Auckland s Ōtāhuhu
19 May, 2021 09:09 PM
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A serious crash is causing delays on Great South Rd in Penrose early today.
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A serious crash is causing delays in and around a busy part of Ōtāhuhu in Auckland this morning.
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash on Great South Rd between Sylvia Park Rd and Church St.
Auckland Transport issued an alert online just before 8.30am, calling on motorists in the area to delay their journeys or expect to be caught in traffic.
The crash was reported about 7am. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured or how seriously.
Crash causing congestion around Auckland s Waterview Tunnel
11 Jan, 2021 12:43 AM
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Traffic is backing up near the southbound entrance to the Waterview Tunnel in Auckland after a crash. Photo / NZTA
Traffic is backing up near the southbound entrance to the Waterview Tunnel in Auckland after a crash. Photo / NZTA
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Traffic is backing up along one of Auckland s major arterial routes after a crash near Waterview Tunnel.
Two lanes were initially blocked at the entrance to the Southbound Waterview Tunnel after the crash about 1.20pm, according to the NZ Transport Agency.
Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to consider an alternative route or expect delays.