The Bridgewater Bridge has been closed to all northbound traffic after a truck breakdown this evening.
Police say peak-hour traffic is currently being diverted up the Lyell Highway towards New Norfolk or back south onto the Bowen Bridge.
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Traffic is currently backing up to Claremont as authorities work to clear the bridge.
Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route or to avoid the area.
UPDATE 5:30PM: The bridge has since reopened to all traffic.