Truck crash causes delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway near Ōrewa

Friday 21 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 2:05pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A truck crashed on State Highway 1 near the Millwater off-ramp on Friday around midday. The incident damaged a median barrier, blocking one lane in both directions. No injuries were reported, but motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes due to significant congestion.

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1. 1NewsFri 21 Nov 2025, 12:48pm

   Delays expected after SH1 truck crash in Auckland's Ōrewa (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Nov 2025, 12:51pm

   Truck crash near Millwater off-ramp blocks lanes on Auckland’s Northern Motorway (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 21 Nov 2025, 2:03pm

   Delays on SH1 in north Auckland as truck crash blocks lanes (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 2:05pm

   Truck crash blocks lanes in both directions on Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)