Traffic delays on SH2 following car fire reports

Google’s live traffic reporting shows traffic is backed up in both lanes of the highway.

Traffic delays on SH2, near the Wairoa Bridge, near Bethlehem. Image / Google Maps

NZTA said due to a car fire, the eastbound lane on the Wairoa Bridge is blocked. Pass with care and expect delays.

Traffic backed up on SH2, near Bethlehem. Photo / Anita Darmawan

A police spokesperson said they were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic control.