"We sat there for around 10 minutes, but there were about 20 other cars from all directions waiting also.
"We didn't want to try to get through because we didn't want to get hit by one of the cars or get intimidated.
"We did think about calling the cops but by the time they would have got there they would have left anyway."
The intersection is near to a local cemetery, but it's unclear why the gang was there.
A police spokesperson said they received a report relating to a number of vehicles doing burnouts on SH50 near the cemetery about 5.55pm on Tuesday.
On arrival police were unable to locate any offending vehicles.
Less than two weeks ago the Mongrel Mob held a controversial patching ceremony on Te Mata Peak, where police decided to close the road for the safety of traffic going up.
Hastings Mongrel Mob leader Rex Timu met with local leaders on Monday. He said after the meeting traffic on the Peak had to better managed by the Mob.