Pennant Hills Rd has become blocked between Marsden and Jenkins Rds in Carlingford 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 鈥 or its 鈥渁rm鈥 鈥 hanging horizontally alongside other cranes which have theirs pointed upwards.
NSW Police confirmed the blockage was 鈥渄ue to a hazard鈥 in a statement.
鈥淟ocal diversions are in place. Motorists should follow directions of police and traffic crews on site. Motorists should also allow extra travel time,鈥 a spokesman said.
鈥淟ocal buses are also diverting away from Pennant Hills Road, missing several stops,鈥 he said.
鈥淪ome buses may also be delayed.鈥
More to come.