A truck's broken down on the hill, and the southbound lane is blocked near the Featherston side of the summit.

Heavy vehicles are also unable to pass travelling northbound.

A mechanic's on the way but delays are expected.

>> More Motoring News

Other Motoring News

11 Jan: Motorists are urged to keep an eye out for cyclists on our roads this summer

09 Jan: Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato

09 Jan: Mountain bikers are being warned to take extra care this summer

08 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city

08 Jan: What the seizure of Maduro means for China, Venezuela's biggest oil buyer

08 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December

07 Jan: Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks

Top Stories

RUGBY
New Zealand Giant Slalom skiing star Alice Robinson isn't switching focus despite surprise showings in a different discipline More...

BUSINESS
The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power More...

Today's News

Business:
The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power 7:37

Accident and Emergency:
There have still been no sightings of a man who went missing in the Waikato River over the weekend 7:27

Entertainment:
Ali Wong and Bill Hader have split 7:23

Law and Order:
Efforts to uncover how a racing greyhound became exposed to meth - have come up short 7:17

Rugby League:
Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has confessed the team's inconsistency is a mystery after beating the Hawks 101-96 in Illawarra 7:07

Entertainment:
One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the Actor Awards 6:53

Business:
Grocery costs remained largely unchanged over the Christmas period 6:27

Entertainment:
Brigitte Bardot has been laid to rest 6:23

Christchurch:
One person's in a serious condition and another's in a moderate condition in Christchurch Hospital after facing difficulties in the water near Herbeden Avenue this evening 21:57

Entertainment:
Katie Leung found her Harry Potter fame "overwhelming" and "difficult" 21:53

News Search

Power Search