Source: Radio New Zealand
The Waikura slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay originally fell after January’s storm. Supplied / NZTA
State highway 35 is closed after engineers discovered cracking in a slip caused by a storm that hit the North Island months ago.
The transport agency (NZTA) says last week’s heavy rainfall created cracking in the Waikura slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay, whichoriginally caused the closure of the road after January’s severe weather.
A spokesperson said it was hoped the road would reopen at 7am Sunday, but that would depend on assessments in the morning.
If the road did reopen, it was likely to open only to light vehicles.
Hicks Bay through to Gisborne, including the Punaruku slip site, remains open.
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