A Bay of Plenty road has been entirely blocked off by a truck.
Waihi Rd is blocked after the truck and trailer unit broke down near Paine St in Judea.
A photographer at the scene said traffic was able to drive around the truck, but it was down to one lane.
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area until at least 11.15am and be patient, a spokeswoman said.
She said a tow truck designed for heavy vehicles was on the way to the scene.