The Northwestern Expressway is open after thousands of motorists affected by a fatal accident

The Northwestern Highway reopened after this morning's crash that killed a motorcyclist.

The accident, between a motorcycle and a garbage truck, occurred shortly after 6.30am and shut down part of the highway between

NZTA has announced at 10:45 am that all city-bound lanes have reopened in the Western Springs area and that the ramp to the city from Great North Rd is also open

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Thousands of morning commuters were late for work, at school or at school, while they were battling congestion.

A driver contacted Herald to say that he was stuck in

Another said that they were over two hours late at work because of delays.

"We left the house at Queenstown Rd, Onehunga, at 6:45 and went through the tunnel. am and we are crawling on the motorwa about 100 meters from the Western Springs exit wharf to the cities.

"It's so frustrating. We were supposed to start working at 7am at the University of Auckland. "

A driver who lives in Massey was idle in his car at the junction of Great North Rd, a trip that usually took 15 minutes in heavy traffic. Two hours

He said signs on the way warned from an accident and Motorists should expect delays.

"Some people are heading to the left side, sneaky, trying to beat the traffic.

" The car from there. a lady smoked and she had to stop. "

A commuter questioned"

"It's Monday morning, when will congestion be settled?" You need to get an estimate to plan the day accordingly with the boss at work, "she said. also reported needing the restrooms and sleeping as extra stres

"I left Avondale at 6:32 am and I am approaching the exit of St Lukes. Yup, it's three o'clock! P.S. I am using the toilet! ", Writes another.

Another reported having traveled four hours from Cancun to Los Angeles, waited 12 hours for the next flight before flying 12 1/2 hours until Auckland, only for

Closure affects SH16, SH18 and SH20 traffic through Waterview Tunnel Traffic was back to Maioro St on SH20 and was between Royal Rd and Lincoln Rd on SH 16. Local roads were also congested.

The ramp from Great North Rd to the east was closed by the Through the Waterview tunnel, it was stated that it was necessary to wait more than half an hour to cross the tunnel

Motorists were advised to take alternative routes or delay travel

. , an hour after the accident, he was taking a no time and 45 minutes to go from Westgate to the CBD. Usually, right now, it takes 25 or 26 minutes.

Still at 7:40, it took a little less than an hour to get from the airport to the CBD via the Waterview Tunnel, a trip that usually took 25 or 26 minutes

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