Photo: NZTA
Drivers are being warned to delay travel after a truck breakdown left two southbound lanes on Auckland's Harbour Bridge blocked.
The incident happened around 6:05am, but by 8:30am the situation was not much better with Google Maps showing a journey of nearly an hour from Albany to the CBD.
NZTA warned commuters heading to the city to expect "long delays" as clearance of the lanes is "expected to take some time".
UPDATE 6:50AM
— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) May 4, 2025
This truck breakdown is still blocking 2 southbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge. Tow services are on route however clearance of lanes is expected to take some time. Expect long delays citybound on the SH1 Northern Mwy this morning. ^TP https://t.co/YwpVG3FmKN
Councillor Richard Hills suggested motorists delay or cancel travel.
"I would delay travel if you can. Or even cancel it if you have a choice. Two lanes on the bridge heading city bound are completely blocked by a truck that broke down," he said.
"This is causing congestion right up the motorway and up through the shore as all the on ramps and streets are heavily congested.
"Ferry would be your best option, followed by bus. Although it's clear from the app that buses on the network are facing delays as well.
