Traffic is very heavy coming into Warkworth, especially Southbound. Expect long delays.

Also traffic at Hill Street intersection is heavy, on Matakana and Sandspit roads.

There has been an accident in Tawharanui and emergency services are on the scene avoid the area if you can and drive with care.

Reports coming through of someone getting in trouble in the water at Tawharanui and needing CPR.

Traffic buildup appears to be in many places around Warkworth, likely a combination of people heading home and the accident. Please take care and expect delays especially heading South.