Heavy rain forecast this weekend is likely to close the road through Waioeka Gorge as a safety precaution.
The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging motorists to stay up to date with road conditions along State Highway 2, between Opotiki and Gisborne.
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Based on the forecast, the closure is likely to be from midday Sunday to midday Monday.
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