Strong winds have caused a tree to fall on State Highway 29 near Cambridge Rd in Tauranga.
The New Zealand Transport Agency reported the incident about 11.45am.
A strong wind watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty west of Pāpāmoa until 8pm tonight with caution advised along SH29 Kaimai to Tauriko.
"Due to stong wind gusts, potential for fallen trees and debris, caution is advised along this route," NZTA said.
The tree had come down in the eastbound lane heading down towards The Lakes, a Tauranga City Council spokesman said. Contractors were on their way and the police were onsite.