Road Closed, SH5, Te Pohue
Monday, 7 July 2025, 11:34 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
State Highway 5, is closed due to dangerous conditions
following a diesel spill.
The northbound carriageway
is closed from Bayview, Te Pohue.
The southbound
carriageway is closed at The Summit and may become a larger
closure toward Taupo.
Road cleaning crews have been
called to deal with the spillage.
Motorists are
advised to avoid the area and delay travel if
possible.
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