Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 3:48 pm
Detailed investigative work to begin the process of
reinstating access to Ōtaki Forks following a road closure
last year has kicked off.
The Ōtaki Gorge Rd has been
closed at the area known as Blue Bluff (12km from SH1) since
September 2020 after the road slumped towards the river
following heavy rain. The road has continued to deteriorate
since and is closed to both vehicles and walkers for safety
reasons.
Access and Transport Manager Glen O’Connor
says Council is moving from a monitoring phase to active
investigation with the aim of reopening
access.
“When the under slip was discovered in