Traffic has now eased after part of an Auckland motorway that was closed reopened.
UPDATE 1:10PM
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) February 12, 2020
The SH1 link to SH16 westbound remains CLOSED and delays are now back to Ellerslie. Delay your journey in the area if possible. ^MF https://t.co/uavA2uoiru
The SH1 link to SH16 westbound was been closed by for about 90 minutes after an incident at midday, with delays stretching back to Ellerslie.
The link has now reopened, but NZTA said traffic remained heavy northbound between Penrose and the SH1 Link to SH16 westbound.
NZTA has asked motorists to delay any journeys in the area if possible.