It was taking commuters 48 minutes to travel from Albany to Manukau. It normally takes 32.
Earlier, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) told motorists to expect delays after the crash on SH1 after the Mt Wellington on-ramp.
“Expect delays and pass the scene with care while emergency services attend.”
SH1 SOUTHERN MWY, NORTHBOUND – CRASH – 8AM
A crash has reduced SH1 to two northbound lanes after Mt Wellington on-ramp. Expect delays and pass the scene with care while emergency services attend. ^CS pic.twitter.com/r70D3DEjxA
— NZ Transport Agency – Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) August 7, 2025
The crash on the Harbour Bridge was blocking one of the five city-bound lanes on the Harbour Bridge.
The lanes reopened at 7.50am.
SH1 AKL HARBOUR BRIDGE, SOUTHBOUND – CRASH – 7:35AM
A crash is currently BLOCKING one of five lanes city-bound on the Harbour Bridge. Expect delays southbound and pass the scene with care. ^CS pic.twitter.com/bMEAoNHCSX
— NZ Transport Agency – Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) August 7, 2025
“Expect delays southbound and pass the scene with care,” NZTA said.
Earlier, the right-most lane city-bound on SH1 after Constellation Dr was blocked at 6.45am due to another crash.
NZTA said the road was reopened at 7.20am.
MetService said an active rain band is passing over Auckland this morning.
MetService reported on its website that there is a risk of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms this morning for Auckland, as a rain band moves over the city.
The agency said the rain is expected to ease as the morning continues, but the wind may start to pick up in the afternoon.
☔Front over Auckland☔
The rainband has moved off the South Island and onto the North Island this morning.
Several roads in the South Island expecting snow.
Road Snows here: https://t.co/qHyE5zzql5
Radar here: https://t.co/prKU7NLNY1 @nztamain pic.twitter.com/qngvp0szv3
— MetService (@MetService) August 7, 2025