Crews working to repair State Highway 2 at Devil's Elbow. Photo: Facebook / Waka Kotahi
State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Napier will finally reopen Sunday, nearly three months after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Police are urging motorists to take extra care and drive to the conditions as much of the road is still damaged.
SH2 will be open during daylight hours only, Waka Kotahi has said.
Some great news: SH2 between Wairoa and Napier will reopen on Sunday 14 May, in just over a week’s time. For safety reasons, initially the road will only be open from 7am to 6pm. Roadworkers have restored the road fasted than anticipated, working tirelessly to get the job done. pic.twitter.com/Fdlk4rLVSe
— Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency news (@WakaKotahi_news) May 5, 2023
Speed restrictions are in place and some areas are down to single lanes with traffic lights and signage.
There may also be queues and longer expected travel times, police warned.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be managing temporary closures of the road at night while work to restore the road continues.
Motorists are encouraged to visit the [www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website] before they travel for real-time travel information, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures.
