SH1 blocked by power lines near Tirau

Downed power lines have closed SH1 in both directions tonight near Tirau. Photo / Google Maps

State Highway 1 is closed in both directions after downed power lines blocked the road near Tirau.

Police received a report about 8.50pm of a tree and power pole down on the road.

The blockage is about a kilometre south of the Tirau roundabout.

The road is expected to be closed for some time.