The Auckland Harbour Bridge movable barrier machine is out of action as staff who have the training and experience to operate the specialised machinery are currently impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the eight lanes, which are usually reconfigured to accommodate peak traffic times, will remain evenly split with four northbound and four southbound.
The specialised machinery is used to allow for better traffic flow in the morning and afternoon peaks but will not be in operation for the remainder of the week.
It usually changes the lane configuration from four lanes each way, to a five to three configuration to accommodate peak traffic both in the morning and in the afternoon.
“Lower traffic volumes, due to people working from home or at home isolating, will however minimise the impact on people travelling over the bridge,” Waka Kotahi says.
“Waka Kotahi asks for motorists’ patience while we support our staff in getting well and returning to work once they can safely do so,” it says.
Waka Kotahi will advise as soon as the machinery is back in operation.
