New Zealand Police Alert 9:20am 3 Oct 2008 Waitemata

Location of incident: Northern Motorway south of Esmonde road Northcote

Incident type: Motorway Closure

Motorway closure Northcote southbound by Onewa Road

The Motorway overbridge at Onewa has been damaged as a result of being hit by a Digger that was being transported in the southbound lane.

There is a quantity of Debri in the southbound lanes. This bridge is due for replacement as part of the Motorway upgrade. Engineers are travelling to the scene to assess damage.

As a consequence the Northern Motorway southbound lane is closed at Esmonde road interchange. Traffic is being diverted at Esmonde road and can re-enter on the new onewa road bridge.

There is significant congestion southbound.

Motorists are advised to delay travel in this area or expect large delays

ENDS

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