3.55pm: Heavy traffic congestion is built up along State Highway 29A and State Highway 29 following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH29A and Oropi Road.

A SunLive reader on State Highway 29 says the traffic is backed up past the Ruahihi Hydro Dam.

Motorists are advised to delay travel or avoid the area.

Google Maps states to expect a 37 minute delay.

Traffic at 3.55pm is stalled along State Highway 29. Image: Google Maps.

Update, 3.05pm: Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Oropi Road and State Highway 29A.

Oropi Road is closed between SH29A and Maleme Street.

A SunLive reader reports that traffic has built up in the area, along SH29A and Oropi Road.

"And also Cameron Road and Maleme Street," says the SunLive reader.

"There are police everywhere."

One person is reported to be injured.

Motorists are advised to delay travel or avoid the area.

Traffic at 3.10pm is stalled in the area. Image: Google Maps.

Earlier, 2.09pm: A Tauranga road is closed following a serious crash this afternoon.

Tauranga City Council says due to a motor vehicle accident, Oropi Road is closed.

Police have confirmed a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Oropi Road and State Highway 29A at 1.36 pm.

Police say it looks like both lanes are closed and one person is injured.

The closure is between State Highway 29A and Maleme Street.

People are advised to avoid the area.

SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.

Traffic is stalled in the area near the intersection of Oropi Road and SH29A. Image: Google Maps.

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