Roads still fragile one year after Cyclone Gabrielle
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Roading networks along the North Island's East Coast are still fragile one year after Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread devastation.
State Highways are still being repaired, with many temporary fixes, such as bailey bridges still in place as stop-gap measures.
The land around them is still susceptible to slips during heavy rain, resulting in more road closures, clean ups, and repairs.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi acting regional manager for maintenance and operations Mark Owen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.