High winds may disrupt bus services across the Auckland Harbour Bridge today – please plan ahead High winds may disrupt bus services across the Auckland Harbour Bridge today – please plan ahead

Date: 31 August 2025

Auckland Transport advises customers to check before they travel as severe weather conditions are likely to impact public transport and the Auckland Harbour Bridge throughout the day.

Strong winds are likely to cause short duration closures and lane reductions to the Auckland Harbour Bridge throughout the day, with increased severity forecast for the afternoon.

Buses that cross the harbour bridge may be delayed, cancelled, or detoured intermittently throughout the day. Some buses may terminate their routes at either side of the bridge.

Customers travelling on the NX1, NX2, MEX, 866, 802, 82, 95B, 95C, 939, 923, 97R, 97B, 966, 931, or 933, can check the AT Mobile app for delays or cancellations to buses and the NZTA highway conditions page to see if the bridge is open or closed Highway conditions for Auckland | NZTA Journey Planner.

Strong winds and severe weather can also impact harbour conditions; ferry users should also check before they travel and consider alternative options.

Drive safely, allow extra time, and visit metservice.com/warnings for the latest weather updates before travelling.

Motorists needing to cross the bridge can use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18 instead.