Weather impacts across Auckland

9 May 2023

Auckland Transport

Page updated: Tuesday 9 May 2023 9:08 PM

Some Auckland Transport services and roads have been impacted by the weather which is causing delays across the network.

Please take care when travelling and check live departures before your journey, flood waters may take time to recede even if rain has stopped.

If life, health or property is in danger, call 111 immediately.

To report damage to the road network, please get in touch with us online:

If there are roading problems with an immediate risk to the safety of people or property call us on 09 355 3553.

Surface flooding continues to impact roads across Auckland and cause some delays and disruptions to public transport.

We have also reminded our bus drivers this morning of the importance of following diversions put in place and to not drive through floodwaters themselves.
Keep a lookout for debris and fallen trees on the road, and as always drive to the conditions.
Existing slip sites have been made as safe and secure as possible and will continue to be monitored through this weather event.
We are constantly reviewing the situation and updating this page.

See the sections below for more detail on road and public transport network impacts.

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Roads - verified road closures Bus updates Ferry updates Train updates Staying updated Roads Verified road closures in the Auckland area

Verified road closures section last updated: Tuesday 9 May 2023 9:08 PM

The below table lists the roads affected by bad weather on Tuesday 9 May 2023.

Suburb Road Name Problem Status Albany Coliseum Drive Flooding Full closure Albany Oteha Valley Road Flooding Full closure Castor Bay Breamar Road Overslip Lane closure CBD Queen Street Flooding Open Coatsville Sunnyside Road Flooding Full closure Henderson Valley Stoney Creek Drive Overslip Lane closure Hillsborough Hendry Avenue Flooding / Damage Closed Mangere Ihumatao Road Flooding Closed Manly Brixton Road Overslip Full closure Manly Brown Street Overslip Lane closure Manly Hobbs Road Overslip Lane closure Mt Wellington Forge Road Flooding Closed Mt Wellington Leonard d Road Flooding Open Mt Wellington SEART Flooding Open Matakana Matakana Valley Rd Overslip Full closure Matakana Kaipara Hill Rd Overslip Full closure Taupaki Taupaki Rd Flooding Full closure Onehunga Beachcroft Road Flooding Open Orewa Doment Cresent Flooding Lane closure Orewa Hibiscus Coast Highway Flooding Lane closure Stillwater Duck creek Road Overslip Lane closure Titirangi Scenic Drive Overslip Lane closure Wainui Weranui Road Flooding Full closure Waiheke Onetangi Rd Flooding Open Waiheke Nikau Rd Flooding Open Waitakere Waitakere Road Overslip Lane closure Warkworth Whittaker Road Overslip Open Whenuapai Trig Road Flooding Lane closure Whangaparaoa Wader River Road Overslip Lane closure

Public Transport

Due to the severe weather, we are experiencing cancellations, disruptions, or delays across our public transport network. Please check Live Departures before you travel for the latest information.

We are continuing to issue further notifications targeted to specific stops and services. To ensure you get the specific alerts you need, make sure to save your stop in Live Departures.

Bus

Bus section last updated: Tuesday 9 May 2023 9:08 PM

Most congestion across the city has eased and buses are back to running within a few minutes of schedule, however some are still requiring detours as flood waters are yet to recede – journey times may be slightly longer.

Currently impacted routes: 83, 126, 744, 856, 861, 986, NX1, NX2 The above routes are partially impacted and taking detours at some of the areas that are deemed to be unsafe. Northern Busway will be fully closed between Akoranga Station and Smales Farm Station tonight for emergency maintenance works due to flood damage. Buses to follow detour between 21:00 tonight and 05:00 Wednesday morning. No stops missed. Ferry

Ferry section last updated: Tuesday 9 May 2023 9:08 PM

Debris is creating unsafe water surfaces on some ferry routes. Ferry services are continuing to experience delays and disruptions. Gulf Harbour Ferry service is operated by alternative transport (replacement buses). Pine Harbour Ferry is suspended for the day (9 May) with buses leaving Queens Wharf at 6:00, 17:00 and 18:00. West Harbour Ferry operates normally subject to weather conditions with some cancellations: WH – AKL 17:20
AKL – WH 17:55
WH – AKL 18:00
AKL – WH 18:35
Train

Train section last updated: Tuesday 9 May 2023 9:08 PM

Western Line is operating between Britomart and Swanson on reduced frequency. Southern Line is operating between Britomart and Papakura on reduced frequency. Eastern Line is operating between Otahuhu and Manukau with replacement buses for Rail Network Rebuild operating as normal between Britomart and Otahuhu. Onehunga Line is suspended until full further notice. Taxi vans are operating between Onehunga and Penrose until 22:30 (9 May). Scheduled buses are accepting train tickets. Staying updated

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Visit the MetService for up-to-date weather information.

For other emergency-related updates, visit the Civil Defence website or the Auckland Emergency Management website.

For the latest information on state highway closures and disruptions, visit Waka Kotahi on Twitter and Facebook.