Ben LeahyBen Leahy

Reporter·NZ Herald·

24 Jan, 2026 02:26 AMQuick Read

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Authorities have opened and closed traffic on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge various times today, with more closures are possible due to high winds. Photo / Supplied

Traffic gridlock could get worse this afternoon and high winds have repeatedly closed the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Traffic is banked for kilometres north and south of the bridge as a result of lane closures and restrictions, with more expected.

Speed restrictions are also in place.

At 3pm Google Maps showed
traffic banked north of the bridge as far as Smales Farm for those heading south.