NZTA Waka Kotahi contractors are making excellent progress on the slip which fell on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe beach overnight on Sunday.

Crews have been working to clear material from both ends of the large slip, following removal of the pōhutukawa trees above the slip on Tuesday.

They also worked through the night on Wednesday, August 21, to ensure that the road can reopen on Friday.

SH2 remains closed between Waiotahi Valley Back Road and Paerata Ridge Road.

Further clearing work will be required in areas outside the lanes next week, which may require stop/go traffic management to remove material.

While the road is closed, road users should allow extra time for the detour which is:

East bound traffic: Right onto Waiotahi Valley Back Road, Verrall Road, Left Paerata Ridge Road before rejoining SH2. West bound traffic in reverse.

Detour is not suitable for heavy vehicles.

Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey.

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