Traffic backs up on SH2 through Hawke's Bay after large pipes fall from truck

A witness said a crane was on site to clear the obstruction. Photo / Supplied

Traffic has backed up on State Highway 2 south of Paki Paki in Hawke's Bay this morning after large pipes fell from a truck.

NZTA advised road users to expect delays while the road is down to one lane under stop/go management.

An NZTA spokesperson said that the road is down to one lane and stop/go management had been in place since 6am following a truck losing its load when going around a corner.

A crane has been onsite since 7am and the obstruction was still being cleared at 9.15am.

At 10.15am the spokesperson said delays were currently up to 20 minutes and the road is expected to be cleared within the next hour.

A police spokesperson, who described the fallen items as "scaffolding and planks" said police were notified at 7.48am.

Police attended at 8.04am and left shortly after.

Traffic is backed up on SH2 south of Paki Paki.