Northbound traffic can expect delays during the evening peak.
For real time information on highway conditions visit www.nzta.govt.nz and click on 'traffic and travel' or DriveLive or follow the NZ Transport Agency Wellington on Facebook or on Twitter @nztawgtn
The Transport Agency is also advising motorists to take care over the weekend, especially as extra traffic expected on the roads due to school holidays finishing this weekend. Heavy rain, strong winds and high seas are forecast for the weekend and motorists should drive to the conditions.
Winter driving tips are available at www.nzta.govt.nz/winter-journeys