A major road linking the West Coast to Christchurch and Nelson has been temporarily closed following a rock the size of a small car blocking the highway.
State Highway 6 is currently closed between the intersection of State Highway 65 and Hinehaka Rd due to a large rockfall.
The rockfall took place at Dellows Bluff near Buller River and Hinehaka Rd, west of Murchison.
The early morning slip saw cars trapped on the road unable to pass the large rocks, one of which was estimated to be the size of a small car.
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Contractors are currently at the scene of the rockfall.
Contractors are currently at the site. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson said travellers were urged to delay their journey if possible.
If not, an alternative route for people travelling from Christchurch to Nelson was State Highway 1, which would add approximately an hour to travel times.
There is no direct route from the West Coast to Nelson.
Waka Kotahi would provide an update around midday.
More to follow.
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The rocks are estimated to be around the size of a small car.
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