The New England Highway is closed westbound in Rutherford and westbound traffic is queued 3km.

All westbound traffic on the New England Highway is being diverted into Racecourse Road.

Emergency services and traffic crews are on site. A trailer from the truck has rolled and a salvage operation is underway to remove the trailer.

Motorists travelling westbound should avoid the the New England Highway or allow plenty of allow extra travel time and follow the direction of traffic control on site.

For the latest traffic information visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.