The New Zealand Transport Agency says the Rimutaka Hill Road between Wellington and Wairarapa is open after being closed for seven hours on Thursday due to slips.
A traffic jam in Featherston while people waited for the road to reopen. Photo: RNZ
A large slip came down about 10am and a series of small slips followed.
The Transport Agency said further falls made it too dangerous for commuters.
The road was re-opened late in the afternoon.