State Highway 2 at Waiotahe beach is closed following a slip.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotaho said the highway is closed between Waiotahi Valley Back Road and Paerata Ridge following a slip.

"The road is expected to remain closed until the end of the day, while contractors clear debris.

"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."

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