NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care and be prepared for the possibility of short-notice lane closures or reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge overnight.

Wind gusts of around 75-80km/h are forecast for the bridge from midnight to 4am tomorrow (Wednesday 30 April), triggering an amber alert. Under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close.

The bridge will remain in 4x4 configuration during the alert period. If the alert period is extended, this configuration may remain in place during the Wednesday morning peak traffic period.

Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.

For up to date information about any restrictions on the bridge, please look out for the electronic message boards which indicate lane closures and reduced speeds and follow NZTA on Facebook and X.

NZTA thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.

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