Access barriers at the Rotorua Lakefront will remain as long as the levels remain high, according to Rotorua Lakes Council.
Following wet weather yesterday afternoon, Lake Rotorua overflowed on to the paved footpath.
The metal barriers were put up following bad weather last month.
Council director for transport and waste solutions Stavros Michael said council staff were continuing to regularly inspect and monitor the lake levels.
"Access barriers will be in place as long as the levels remain high."