Changes to several intersections along the South-Western motorway (State Highway 20A) are causing delays around the airport.
The New Zealand Transport Agency is encouraging drivers travelling to the airport this afternoon and tomorrow to allow an additional 30 minutes for the journey.
Traffic is encouraged to use the newly upgraded Kirkbride Interchange rather than Montgomerie Road or Landing Drive.
“Motorists should be aware that they need to be in the left-hand lane to exit the motorway and then turn right onto Kirkbride Rd.
People should use it the way they would a highway interchange. If you stay in the right-hand lanes they will take you through the underpass,” says NZTA manager Chris Hunt.
“The right-hand turn to Montgomerie Road from State Highway 20A is now permanently closed, meaning all traffic heading to this area should use the newly opened Kirkbride Road off-ramp before the new Kirkbride underpass,” says Hunt.
The upgraded intersection of State Highway 20A and Kirkbride Road now takes motorway traffic under Kirkbride Road via the underpass, separating highway and local traffic.
The NZ Transport Agency is working with Auckland Transport and Auckland Airport on a range of measures to reduce congestion in the areas surrounding the airport.
Further improvements to SH20B are also being planned to improve capacity along the south eastern access to the airport.
