A Bailey bridge over the Waikare Gorge, taken from the Wairoa side Photo: RNZ/ Kate Green
State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier will be open around the clock from today, after first reopening to daytime traffic two weeks ago.
The stretch of road was heavily damaged in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, with damage to about 100 sites, including the Devil's Elbow and Waikare Gorge bridge.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says there's still plenty of work to do get the region back in shape.
He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss this morning.
