Slip partially cleared SH2, Opotiki

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 2:54 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Slip partially cleared SH2, Opotiki - Bay of Plenty "

A slip is blocking both lanes of SH2 (Waiotahe Beach Rd), Waiotahe, Opotiki has now been cleared

The road is open, but delays are still likely.

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