SH35 set to close overnight ahead of heavy rain

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

State Highway 35 on the East Cape of the North Island will close overnight between Hicks Bay and Te Araroa because of forecast heavy rain.

It will shut from 10pm on Friday evening until 8am Saturday.

The reopening will be subject to weather conditions and a site inspection.

The spot sees regular highway closures since bad weather caused a large slip there earlier this year.

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