NZTA continue work today to clear a slip on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe Beach.
The slip, which fell yesterday morning, has closed the highway between Waiotahi Valley Back Road and Paerata Ridge Road.
"The bench at the foot of the slip was cleared last night and overnight rain hasn’t brought down more material. Work to remove remaining debris is underway today with two radio-connected spotters observing the slip face for safety," NZTA say.
Geotechnical engineers are on-site undertaking an assessment of the cliff face. NZTA say the road cannot be reopened until its deemed safe to do so.
NZTA expect to provide a further update later today.
The detour for east bound traffic: Right onto Waiotahi Valley Back Road, Verrall Road, Left Paerata Ridge Road before rejoining SH2.
West bound traffic in reverse.
Images: NZTA.
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