Tauranga Harbour Bridge lane re-opens after serious motorcycle crash

Tauranga Harbour Bridge. Photo / File

One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge.

A police spokeswoman said they arrived at the scene on Te Awanui Dr at 1.37pm.

The rider is in a serious condition after hitting the barrier about 1.30pm, a police statement said.

The crash was in the eastbound lane heading towards Mount Maunganui.

A police spokesperson confirmed the lane was blocked for around two hours on the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, but is now open and flowing again.

A St John spokeswoman said they have taken the rider to Tauranga Hospital by ambulance.

The New Zealand Transport Agency said via their Twitter page there were traffic delays in both directions and to avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE 2.20PM
There are traffic delays in both directions due to a crash on #SH2 between Chapel St and Dive Cresent. Avoid the area if possible. ^MF https://t.co/nO6JO6TPuF

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 13, 2019