An NZTA spokesperson said that owing to to severe wind gusts, lane closures and reduced speed limits were in place over the bridge.
“High-vehicles and motorcycles should consider using the Western Ring Route (SH18/SH16).”
An Auckland Transport spokesperson said that due to high winds, the Northcote Point Wharf stop of the 14:10 Inner Harbour Loop ferry service would be missed.
MetService described the wind as “strong”, with gusts of up to 83kmh across the bridge.