Road users are being reminded to expect delays when traveling through State Highway 1/3 outside RNZAF Base Ohakea during two nights of stop/go traffic management next week.
A fast-moving southerly front is making its way up the South Island/Te Wai Pounamu this afternoon and overnight, dropping snow and creating windy and dangerous conditions for motorcyclists and high-sided vehicle drivers, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warns drivers south of Christchurch on SH1 to expect delays at the Rakaia River bridge this evening. A truck has broken down at the southern end of the bridge, reducing traffic to a single lane. Police are on site also helping with the traffic.
The Highways South highway reconstruction and maintenance team, working for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, will be more visible in coming weeks as the preparation work for the summer construction and resealing season warms up.
Drivers travelling in the lower North Island and upper South Island will need to be on top of their game with gale-force winds forecast to hit the regions from 6pm tonight.