Speed limit lowered on Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds


The speed limit on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge has been reduced due to strong wind gusts.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency said speed restrictions were in place shortly before 1.30pm and it was possible lane reductions might be required.

High-sided vehicles and motorbikes were advised to approach the bridge with caution, Waka Kotahi said.

MetService had no weather warnings in place nationwide but there were heavy rain and strong wind watches in place for Auckland and Northland.

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Between 1pm and 7pm, Auckland could experience severe gales in exposed places, along with a brief period of heavy rain during that time, the forecaster said.

High winds in Auckland have reduced speed limits on the Harbour Bridge on Thursday afternoon. (File photo)

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High winds in Auckland have reduced speed limits on the Harbour Bridge on Thursday afternoon. (File photo)

The wind gusts could reach up to 90kph, MetService said.

Northland could experience the same but it was due to pass over by 5pm on Thursday.

The Bay of Plenty, Tasman west of Motueka and Mount Taranaki also had heavy rain watches in place.



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