Coromandel highway remains closed

State Highway 25 in the Coromandel Peninsula remains closed this morning after a large slip blocked the highway in both directions.

Police were alerted to the large land slip, which is about 50 metres wide and blocking both lanes, at 7pm.

It has occurred near Kitahi Road, close to the summit.

Diversions are being put in place at the intersection with SH25 in Kopu, and at the Whangamata/Tairua intersection with SH25.

'It's expected that clearing the slip could take until later this morning and traffic control will remain in place over this time,” says a statement from police.

'We thanks motorists in advance for their patience if they experience delays.”

SunLive will update this story as soon as the highway has been reopened.

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