The main highway on the South Island's West Coast is expected to stay closed this afternoon due to a slip.
The New Zealand Transport Agency said the slip came down at about 11.30pm on Wednesday and State Highway 6 is shut at the Fox River bridge.
An update at 1pmsaid the slip of rocks and trees was due to heavy rain.
"NZ Transport Agency contractors are clearing material at Whitehorse Hill, north of Fox River, aiming to get a single lane open by 5pm tonight," a spokesman said.
SH6 FOX RIVER, WEST COAST - SLIP - 6AM Due to a slip, the Fox River Bridge has been CLOSED since 11:30pm last night. Contractors will be on site to assess the slip before midday. Please AVOID the area if possible, as there is no detour available. ^AL pic.twitter.com/aS2KF8bXe1
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) December 23, 2020
