Heavy traffic and long delays are expected in several parts of the country this morning as people head off on holiday.
Auckland traffic generic Photo: 123RF
The Transport Agency Waka Kotahi predicts State Highway 1 heading north from Auckland will be congested from 10am through until at least 4pm.
HOLIDAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED TODAY - SAT 26 DEC
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 25, 2020
Be prepared for heavy traffic northbound on #SH1 between Puhoi and Wellsford from 9:00am-5:00pm TODAY as motorists leave Auckland for the Holiday period. Find out where traffic is expected to be busy here: https://t.co/t29hOKcGCb. ^MF pic.twitter.com/goKFx4yrXG
There will also likely be delays heading north from Wellington this morning, with warnings for motorists to watch out for flooding on the urban motorway after heavy rain.
State Highway 1 in Waikato between Tirau and Karapiro could also have heavy traffic today.
In the South Island, traffic is expected to build on State Highway 1 south of both Christchurch and Timaru from about midday.
Meanwhile, two southbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge are now closed until about Monday 4 January for resurfacing and other maintenance.
