March 2018 | UPPER NORTH ISLAND

Slips and flooding close SH 5 between Napier and Taupo

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo is closed after heavy rain caused slips and flooding.

It’s not yet clear when the road will reopen.

A detour route for travellers is via Palmerston North on State Highway 1 and 2, but this will add 4 to 5 hours to the journey.

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