The NZ Transport Agency has re-opened State Highway 1 on the Brynderwyn Hills in Northland to both lanes of traffic.
The road was re-opened at 10:15am today, with pavement works carried out overnight and road markings and temporary speed restriction signs erected this morning.
The pavement works were finished at 4am this and the teams were able to arrange for the road marking at the same time.
Temporary speed restrictions of 50km/h will in place through this section of road for the next week to ensure the safety of motorists and contractors.
Transport Agency Regional Journey Manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult said NZTA staff and contractors had worked tirelessly in a challenging environment to re-establish the vital SH1 link for the region.