State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki is clocked due to a large tree that has fallen across the road.

NZTA Waka Kotahi are reporting that SH2 at Waiotahe, in the Ōpōtiki area is closed until further notice while contractors work in the area.

"Due to a fallen tree on SH2, the road is blocked between Waitohi Valley Back Rd and Paerata Ridge Rd," says an NZTA spokesperson.

"Expect delays and allow extra time for detour."

Diversions are in place. Motorists will be diverted via Paerata Ridge Road and Verral Road back onto the highway.

Eastbound traffic turn right onto Waiotahi Valley Back Rd and left on Verralls Rd and then left onto Paerata Ridge Rd to join back to SH2.

Westbound traffic turn left onto Paerata Ridge Rd, right onto Verralls Rd and then right onto Waiotahi Valley Back Rd to join back onto SH2.

NZTA says this route is not suitable for HPMVs.

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