NZTA crew will be on site on Saturday and back to Smithy's Creek on Monday to begin a more permanent fix. Photo: Supplied / NZTA
The section of SH6 between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier has been the only section of the highway still closed after heavy rain saturated the area over the last three days.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had warned it could remain closed until Monday.
NZTA said concerted efforts by crews in South Westland would allow the road to fully reopen today, and to remain open through the night, subject to weather.
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