Power lines fall on Auckland's Northern Motorway, lanes closed

The northbound and southbound lanes are closed at the Upper Harbour Highway off-ramp.
The northbound and southbound lanes are closed at the Upper Harbour Highway off-ramp. Photo credit: NZTA

Motorists are being warned to expect delays after power lines fell on Auckland's Northern Motorway.

The northbound and southbound lanes are closed at the Upper Harbour Highway off-ramp as a result, the NZ Transport Agency says.

Emergency services are at the scene and delays are expected, police say.

"Contractors will work to clear the blockage as soon as possible," a police statement said