Motorists are advised to avoid Five Islands Road if possible, after timber sleepers carried by a truck caused a mess this morning.

The NSW Traffic Authority said the incident occurred shortly before 7.30am, and police are on their way to the scene at Port Kembla, near the King Street intersection.

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It is not known how the sleepers became dislodged, or when they will be removed.

Until then, it is recommended motorists avoid the area.

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