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.

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11 May: Andre Heimgartner believes consistency is the key to more success this Supercars season

11 May: Delays for drivers going over the Remutaka Hill this morning

10 May: Police are continuing to investigate a high speed crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway on Saturday night

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