Slip closes gorge road

A slip in the Matahorua Gorge has closed the Napier to Wairoa Road.

The slip happened at 8.10pm last night, but the road remained closed this morning to traffic travelling in both directions.

Police said a diversion was in place for light traffic only along the Matahorua Loop Road, but requested that only motorists with essential travel use that stretch of road.

Work is being carried out to clear the blockage.

- HERALD ONLINE STAFF