Kaimai Range blocked following breakdown

Source: New Zealand Police

State Highway 29/ Kaimai Range remains blocked following a truck breakdown earlier this morning.

Police were initially advised around 7:50am of a truck breaking down on the Matamata side of the summit.

Around 8:15am a second truck also broken down at the same site.

While there is one lane still available, the traffic has built up considerably and there will be extensive delays – it is expected to remain so for another couple of hours.

Motorists are asked to delay travel if possible.

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