The Wairoa Bridge was closed as a result of the crash. Photo / File
The Wairoa Bridge was closed as a result of the crash. Photo / File
10.46am: Wairoa Bridge has reopened after a truck transporting chemicals crashed on State Highway 2 this morning.
NZTA said the crash scene was now fully cleared with traffic moving in both directions, although general congestion remained heavy around the area.
EARLIER: A police spokeswoman said the crash happened justbefore 9am near the State Highway 2 and Te Puna Station Rd intersection.
She said the Wairoa Bridge was closed as a result.
ROAD OPEN - UPDATE 10:35AM This crash scene now fully cleared with traffic moving in both directions again over the #SH2 Wairoa Bridge. General congestion remains heavy around the area. Please allow extra time for this to ease. ^TPhttps://t.co/bHFdwsHJ1P
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) August 20, 2019
There were no injuries reported in the crash, but emergency services were working to clear a lane or get diversions in place, she said.
She said traffic was building and many were sitting at a standstill.
NZTA said detours were in place westbound from Wairoa Rd to Poripori Rd to SH29 and eastbound from Moffat Rd to Poripori Rd to SH29.
There has also been a chemical spill from the truck and emergency services are working to clear it up, however there is no risk to the public, the spokeswoman said.
