State Highway 5 Napier-Taupō road diesel spill - one lane now open

Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage on State Highway 5.

State Highway 5 near Te Pohue now has one lane open after dangerous conditions following a diesel spill.

Road cleaning crews were called to deal with the spillage on the Napier-Taupō Rd, near the Harapaki wind farm, about 11.05am.

Initially, the closure was for northbound lanes only, but was then updated to both lanes until the single lane re-opened late afternoon.

The northbound carriageway was closed from the turnoff at Bay View to Te Pohue, police said at 11.30am.

Motorists are still advised to take care and drive to the conditions.