Transport Disruptions Due To Impact Of Tornado

Auckland Transport advises the following transport impacts as a result of the tornado which struck Auckland this afternoon.

Roads presently impacted by tornado:

Rosebury Rd, Birkenhead is closed due to damage to houses.
The internal roads surrounding the Albany Mega Centre remain closed
Albany Expressway (SH17), Closed confirmed 5.45pm
Bus services affected:
Hibiscus Coast services (R89*) are travelling in and outbound via Oteha Valley Rd.
Ritchies services that normally service the university R555, 560 and 880 are bypassing the expressway.

Kaipatiki Rd is expected to be closed until approximately 10pm.
Bus services affected:
R913 Northstar, R953 Birkenhead Transport

Expect delays to all the above services across peak hour. All will resume normal routes as soon as the road reopens.

There are no delays to Northern Express Bus services

Train services presently impacted:

Commuters should expect delays on the Western line as trains are running on 40kmph speed restrictions between Newmarket and Avondale.

Auckland Transport thanks commuters for their patience.

ENDS