Damage to the Little Man Bridge on State Highway 6 at the height of last week's storm.Photo: NZ Herald/SuppliedSeveral slips have caused one main highway to close, while another major route has reopened. State Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass and Jacksons was closed due to slips on Friday. A detour is in place following a slip between Arthur's Pass and Jacksons. Image: GoogleMeanwhile, a main road on the West Coast was scheduled to reopen on Friday after being washed out by last week's storms. NZTA confirmed it intended to fully reopen State Highway 6 south of Hokitika to Makarora, including the only section currently still closed with the most slips and damage, Mt Hercules, south of Harihari to Whataroa.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 19, 2019 20:15 UTC