While the Hastings side of Taihape Rd is open, drivers are being warned to take extra care after a several cars landed up in ditches yesterday.
The road was opened as far as the Kuripapango Bridge at noon yesterday. Because of the icy conditions speed restrictions were put in place, however at least six cars slid off the road during the afternoon.
The road had been gritted but drivers still needed to be extra careful, said Hastings District Council transportation manager Jag Pannu.
"Especially from the early evening, overnight, and first thing in the morning when the ice is at its worst."
Hastings road crews were today continuing to clean up small slips and fallen vegetation across the district, after last week's storm.