The main road link to Northland was closed because of an underslip on the southern side of the Brynderwyns on Sunday after heavy rain. The underslip, about 20 metres long in the northbound lane, has fallen away leaving an 8 metre drop to the ground below. Officials initially thought the highway would remain closed until the end of the week but after an inspection thought it could possibly be opened to light vehicles later on Tuesday.
Slip on Brynderwyn Hills SH1
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