UPDATE 12.42PM: State Highway 29A is now open.
The road was closed between Maungatapu and Baypark after a vehicle crashed down a bank earlier today.
Tauranga City Council reports the road is now open and traffic congestion should be clearing.
UPDATE 10.48am: A car and trailer involved in the SH29A Maungatapu Bridge crash has been cleared, according to a SunLive reader at the scene.
"The road remains closed. We've been sitting here for 50 minutes now."
EARLIER 9.47am: A crash is being reported on State Highway 29A, near Maungatapu Bridge.
Tauranga City Council says one lane is blocked.
"Traffic is backing up.
"The road is blocked in both directions."
Photo: Supplied.
A SunLive reader at the scene says they can "see a crane" heading to the crash site.
"There's a crane, a fire truck, and a few ambulances. A tow truck is also on its way down the road.
"Traffic is really building up. People are getting out of their cars.
"It looks like a generator fell off the back of a trailer during the incident. It's being pulled up by the crane."
Photo: Supplied/SunLive.
A police spokesperson says the crash was first reported at around 9.40am.
"There are no serious injuries.
"The road is blocked while it is being cleared.
"Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and expect delays."
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to avoid the area.
"Delay your journey or consider an alternative route."
People are advise to use SH2, via Tauranga Bridge.
Image: Google Maps.
SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.
At the scene?
Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz
1 comment
Kiwi drivers
Posted on 08-08-2023 12:00 | By Watchkeeper
Tauranga is already the armpit of NZ for bad driving behavior, tailgating and inconsiderate road use especially in rush hour traffic and seagull size brain of me first attitude.
Now added to the mix is TCC poor roadworks planing with poorly conceived visions for our road use future.
Big spend up creating choke points on major arterial roads with overly wide unused footpaths and bikeways all at the expense of mug tax payer who is forced to carry the burden.
TCC is fast becoming renowned thru ought NZ for their stupidity, their lack of management, foresight and practical understanding of what a failing town/city really needs
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