Travellers facing huge detours between Napier and Taupo
People travelling between Napier and Taupo today are having to endure significant four to five hour detours. Trees have fallen on State Highway 5 with the only detour through Palmertson North or Gisborne. It's a delay most will want to avoid, if possible. It's not the only route blocked by fallen trees - State Highway 47 between Tokaanu and Tongariro is also closed. Waka Kotahi Waikato systems manager Cara Lauder spoke to Susie Ferguson.