Fallen trees block two highways near Rotorua

Fallen trees have blocked two highways near Rotorua. including this one at Fitzgerald Glade. Photo/Ben Fraser

UPDATE:

Diversions are in place near Fitzgerald Glade on State Highway 5.

The road is currently down to one lane and traffic heading to Rotorua is being diverted down Tapapa Rd via State Highway 28 while the tree is being cleared.

EARLIER:

Fallen trees have blocked two state highways near Rotorua.

In a Facebook post, the New Zealand Transport Agency said State Highway 5 near Fitzgerald Glade and State Highway 30 between Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoehu were currently blocked due to fallen trees.

Contractors were attending both scenes.

Motorists are asked to avoid these routes or allow extra time for delays until the roads can be cleared.

Reports of a fallen tree blocking #SH5 through Fitzgerald Glade. Contractors are on route. Please take extra care. #DelaysLikely ^TP pic.twitter.com/ZkfNHWjNSn

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 2, 2017

Reports of a fallen tree blocking #SH30 btwn Lake Rotoiti & Lake Rotoehu. Follow directions of emergency services. #DelaysLikely ^TP pic.twitter.com/kKDxEfUbm9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 2, 2017