NZTA has confirmed the Saddle Road is open following a crash this morning.
Motorists were earlier asked to avoid the Manawatu Gorge bypass following the accident that closed in both directions after a truck crash which caused damage to power lines.
No serious injuries were suffered in the crash which happened on the Woodville side of Saddle Road.
Saddle Road has been used as the main alternative route by motorists while the Manawatu Gorge remains closed.
Saddle Road and the Pahiatua Track are the only alternative route between Palmerston North and Woodville.