Emergency SH2 works delayed to Wednesday

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The emergency road works initially planned for State Highway 2, between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki, is being postponed until Wednesday, August 3.

This is the second time the works have been postponed due to poor weather conditions this week.

"Unfortunately it is too wet for the works to take place today, and this closure has been postponed until Wednesday," says a NZTA spokesperson.

"The closure will be in force from 10am to 12pm, apporoximately 7km north of Matawai."

The works come after an underslip has reduced SH2 to a single lane, approximately 7km from Matawai (on the southern approach to the Motu Bridge) earlier in the week.

The road is currently open to all vehicles, except over-dimensional loads, however a culvert has been exposed and needs to be replaced.

"We appreciate this will cause some disruption and thank you in advance for your patience."

"We encourage everyone to take extra care when driving, watch for hazards, adjust their speed and check our Journey Planner map before heading off so they know which routes are affected by recent bad weather."

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