SH1 at Puhoi reopens

State Highway One near Puhoi has reopened after a truck and trailer carrying cattle rolled this morning.

The Highway, including the toll road, was closed for about four hours.

A vet was called to the site to put down some of the injured animals.

Police said heavy lifting gear was called for to clear the truck from the roadway.

The New Zealand Transport Agency state highway manager for Auckland, Tommy Parker said traffic was being diverted through State Highway 16 at Silverdale for northbound traffic and Warkworth for south bound traffic.

He thanked motorists for their patience.

- NZ HERALD STAFF