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SH 2 Waioeka Gorge Closed

Published: Thu 10 Aug 2017 09:03 AM
State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge closed
State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne is closed at the Waioeka Gorge following a slip.
The slip is around 36 kilometres from Opotiki.
The NZ Transport Agency says people are asked to avoid the area or find an alternative route if they can.
It says geotechnical engineers will assess the site tomorrow.
For real time information on highway conditions and incidents or to report issues on the network visitwww.nzta.govt.nz/traffic, call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or by following the Transport Agency on Facebook or @nztawaibop on twitter.
For personalised information about conditions on your frequently used routes, road users can check out and sign up to www.onthemove.govt.nz.
A further media update will be provided tomorrow afternoon. If the situation changes the latest information will be published at www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
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