Oropi Rd in Tauranga will stay closed for the immediate future after a large hole formed at the edge of the southbound lane.
However, by the end of today, a temporary solution will open the road between Cheyne Rd and Oropi Stream Bridge to one lane of traffic.
Further testing is required to determine a permanent repair and the council should have an idea on the timeframe to repair the road early next week.
![The hole on Oropi Rd. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AH4WCSXRUUW7A2PR53ZNUGQZXE.jpg?auth=fe069a688bf1b65e374a0563b1f6a47af6ea8f635903f1141240baefdfeb99ef&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
In the meantime, traffic management will be in place to direct vehicles.