The Brynderwyns detour route in Mangawhai, Northland, has reopened after a truck blocked the road when it got stuck on a hairpin bend earlier today.

Truck and trailer units are banned from using the Cove Rd detour route through Mangawhai and Langs Beach since SH1 over the Brynderwyns closed for urgent repairs on February 26.

But that didn’t stop one truckie from trying his luck today.

Police said the crash, between Tuaraki Rd and Bream Tail Rd, was reported around 11.30am and the truck blocked both lanes.

Police said no injuries were reported.

The Northern Advocate understands the driver organised a tow truck to remove the stuck vehicle.

Trucks and truck and trailer units up to 50 tonnes are allowed on Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd, however larger trucks are supposed to be using the SH14 and SH12 detour through Dargaville during the 10-week Brynderwyns closure.

Jenny Ling is a news reporter and features writer for the Northern Advocate. She has a special interest in covering roading, lifestyle, business, and animal welfare issues.

This story was originally published on the Herald, here