State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura has been closed this afternoon by a slip, with motorists being told to take the alternative inland route to the town.
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The Transport Agency said the slip is between Ferniehurst and Peketa, and the next update on when the road will re-open won't be until tomorrow morning.
It said people can use the Inland Road through Waiau to get to Kaikōura.
State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura is still open.