14 Jun 2016

Long motorway delays after fatal Auckland crash

9:08 am on 14 June 2016

Significant delays are expected on Auckland's southern motorway, after a fatal motorcycle crash this morning.

Traffic has backed up for kilometers on the southern motorway after the fatal crash.

Traffic has backed up for kilometers on the southern motorway after the fatal crash. Photo: NZTA

The crash happened between Takanini and Papakura and about 7:30am.

The motorway was closed to all northbound vehicles, while police investigated, but reopened again a short time ago.

Traffic is already heavy in the area, with congestion back to Drury.

Motorists are being told to delay their travel or take alternative routes through Great South Road at Papakura.