Truck breakdown: Both lanes now clear

Photo: File/SunLive.

UPDATE: Both lanes of the Te Maunga overpasss are now open.

A truck had broken down in the area earlier and was causing traffic delays.

A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says a mobile mechanic has conducted repairs on the broken down truck.

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Both lanes are now clear.

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People are being warned to expect delays until built up traffic clears.

EARLIER:

A truck and trailer has broken down on the Te Maunga overpass, causing heavy traffic congestion between Girven Rd and Te Maunga interchange.

"The truck is blocking one of the east bound lanes on Maunganui Rd between Exeter St and SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link," says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.

According to Google Maps, traffic is moving very slow in the area.

Photo: Google Maps.

Travellers are warned to "expect delays".

SunLive is working on gathering more information and will provide an update as soon as possible.

At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz.

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