North Sydney's Pennant Hills Rd closed between Marsden and Jenkins Rds due to risk of crane tipping
A major North Sydney road has been completely shut down, sparking traffic chaos, amid fears a massive crane could tip over.
Pennant Hills Rd has become blocked between Marsden and Jenkins Rds after a crane broke off its mounting support over the major arterial Sydney road on Wednesday afternoon.
Images of the crane show its top half – or its 'arm' – hanging horizontally alongside other cranes which have theirs pointed upwards.
NSW Police confirmed the blockage was 'due to a hazard' in a statement.
'Local diversions are in place. Motorists should follow directions of police and traffic crews on site. Motorists should also allow extra travel time,' a spokesman said.
'Local buses are also diverting away from Pennant Hills Road, missing several stops,' he said.
'Some buses may also be delayed.'
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