A police statement at 8.40am said multiple slips along the length of SH2, between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki, will need to be cleared before the road can reopen.
“Roading crews have been deployed to assess and clear the obstructions.
“There is no time scale available for this closure due to the number of slips and obstructions.”
Motorists were asked to take an alternative route where possible or delay travel.
