10 May 2023

Auckland Transport says to expect more weather-related disruptions

From Morning Report, 7:26 am on 10 May 2023

The torrential rain in Auckland yesterday caused major disruptions to the public transport network and left many commuters stranded in the rain for hours.

Throughout the day, train, ferry and bus services were cancelled, delayed and detoured around Auckland. Ten roads are still closed, a further 11 have lane closures.

Many of the closures are in the north part of the city and rodney district. Southern and Western Line trains are running.

Cars stuck in gridlock traffic during heavy rain in Auckland on 9 May, 2023.

Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia

The Onehunga line is suspended until further notice. Stacey van der Putten is the Executive General Manager Safety at Auckland Transport, and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.