Digger falls off truck on Auckland's Upper Harbour Bridge

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8:53am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A small digger fell from a truck on State Highway 18 in Auckland at approximately 7.15am on Thursday. The incident blocked the left-hand lane heading towards Squadron Drive, reducing the bridge to one lane. Motorists have been advised to expect delays while the machinery is being removed.

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1. StuffThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:24am

   Digger falls off truck blocking highway (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:53am

   Traffic delayed after digger falls off truck in Auckland (opens in new tab)