High winds and heavy rain which battered Auckland on Thursday afternoon appear to be easing. Thunderstorms and winds up to 100kmh were possible, with the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi warning it “will not hesitate” to close the Auckland Harbour Bridge if needed. NZTA is closely monitoring Auckland's winds and advised drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge altogether. RYAN ANDERSON/Stuff NZTA (Waka Kotahi) is advising it “will not hesitate” to close the Auckland Harbour Bridge if Thursday's winds get too bad. Gale force winds on September 18 blew a truck into a strut on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, causing damage and the rolling closure of lanes over a number of days.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2020 21:04 UTC