The main road leading west from the small eastern Bay of Plenty town of Opotiki has been blocked after Cyclone Cook blew through.
NZTA reports the road between Waiotahi/Ohiwa and Opotiki is closed, and warned people against any unnecessary travel.
However, roads to the east and south of Opotiki remain open.
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Opotiki Mayor John Forbes said he wasn't surprised that section of State Highway 2 was closed, and expected it to be blocked with debris and fallen trees.