Road clear after landslide on Dunedin highway

A landslide that partially blocked a Dunedin highway last night has now been cleared. 

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to scene on State Highway 88 near St Leonards Dr shortly before 8pm. 

The road was partially blocked and diversions were in place.

PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY
PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

An ODT reporter at the scene said emergency services were checking properties for stability and danger of slipping, but houses in the vicinity were secure.

In an update shortly before midnight NZ Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi advised that the road was clear.

laine.priestley@odt.co.nz

 

 

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