Update: Crash closes SH2

Update 5.45: Police are attempting to clear one lane after a crash on SH2 in Te Puna.

Traffic is currently being diverted down Te Puna Station Rd, after a two vehicle crash this afternoon.


Traffic backed up from crash on SH2, near Te Puna. Photo: Staff.

Update 5.04pm: A police spokesperson has confirmed a two car crash on SH2 in Te Puna.

He said there were no injuries but one lane was blocked, and traffic was building up.


Earlier:

Fire spokesperson Colin Underdown says a unit is at the scene but no-one is trapped.

A caller to SunLive says traffic is so bad it has taken him 25 minutes to get from Bethlehem to Wairoa River Bridge.

More information as it comes to hand.

2 comments

suck it up

Posted on 12-05-2016 08:49 | By dave4u

wait till the tepuna roundabout gets started oh and finished just another roundabout to slow the traffic down ques to kati & back to cbd.. life is good


Cynic

Posted on 12-05-2016 14:28 | By Kaimai

The more road congestion we have in Tauranga the more reasonable council's request to central government for road funding - so there is no incentive on council to improve city roading.


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