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State Highway Two in Bay of Plenty has reopened on Saturday morning.
It was closed by a large slip at Pikowai on Friday night that came down in heavy rain.
The Transport Agency said contractors worked through the night to clear it and the road opened shortly before 8.30am.
FINAL UPDATE 8:25AM
— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) June 14, 2024
SH2 Matatā to Paengaroa is now OPEN. Thank you for your patience. ^SG https://t.co/GlPFC5A6eZ
It said the surface was still slippery and a temporary speed limit was in place.
Drivers were asked to take extra care.
