State Highway 2, from Opotiki to Gisborne, is closed this morning.
The NZTA says the highway will remain closed until the bad weather forecast for the area has eased.
The roading organisation says a safety assessment will be made once the rain in the area has let up.
UPDATE 6:45AM, MON 09 JUL - WAIOEKA GORGE CLOSED
— NZTA Waikato/BoP (@NZTAWaiBoP) July 8, 2018
SH2 thru the Waioeka Gorge remains closed currently until bad weather eases & a safety assessment can be made. With poor weather forecast reopening today may not be possible: https://t.co/eNpRcz2abF ^TP
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The highway was closed for several days last month due to a large slip.
If travelling, motorists are asked to use SH5 or SH35 as an alternative route. Please plan your journey and be aware these alternative routes will add significant time to your trip.
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