Motorists are being advised that the peak time congestion issues on State Highway 2 between Ōmokoroa and Bethlehem are set to continue for some time yet.
From 6pm tonight to 7am tomorrow, an amber alert warning is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h. There is the potential for winds to briefly rise to 90-100km/h (signalling a red alert) during squally thunderstorms and heavy showers.
About 10cm of snow has settled in Southland this afternoon, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The area catching the snow showers currently is SH94 Gorge Hill, between Mossburn and Te Anau.
Road users are advised to exercise caution and allow extra time if they’re travelling through the Karangahake Gorge. Stop/Go traffic management is ongoing on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī as contractors work to clear a slip and fallen trees.
Wet weather continues to impact the roading network throughout the Bay of Plenty, with slips, downed trees and flooding causing challenging driving conditions.
Heavy rain is having a widespread impact on the roading network throughout the Bay of Plenty, with slips, downed trees and flooding causing traffic delays and unsafe conditions.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in Northland and Auckland with heavy rainfall causing surface flooding on the state highway network across both regions.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warns drivers heading into Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tonight to be ready for possible snow showers and to carry chains after 6pm.