The site will be inspected today and stop-go traffic management will be in place. Photo: Shannon ThomsonAnother slip has occurred on a big hill above State Highway 8 in Cromwell, following two days of heavy rain. Mark Stewart, maintenance contract manager for NZ Transport Agency (Central Otago), said there was a small rockfall overnight near Deadman’s Point which blocked the southbound lane after heavy rain. "However there will be geotechnical inspections of the site today, so road users can expect manual traffic management and stop-go." Image: NZTAIn July last year, a large slip affected SH8 near the intersection with SH8B and the Deadman's Point Bridge.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 10, 2021 21:22 UTC