Traffic chaos as truck fire blocks Auckland's Southwestern motorway

A section of Auckland's Southwestern motorway is closed due to a truck fire at around 3:30 pm on Friday.

The truck fire damaged the road section of SH20 and it will be closed (northbound) between Hillsborough Road off-ramp and Hillsborough Road on-ramp at 10 pm on Friday night for repairs.

NZTA said at 7:45 pm, two lanes are now open past the scene following the truck fire.

Traffic chaos at Southwestern Motorway from Queenstown Road exit.
Traffic chaos at Southwestern Motorway from Queenstown Road exit. Photo credit: Newshub

Fire and Emergency New Zealand extinguished the fire as of 4:10 pm and heavy haulage were on-site.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area and expect delays in both directions on the Southwestern Motorway between Mangere and Hillsborough.