From Friday afternoon to midday on Saturday, there is a watch out for rain and the possibility of snow accumulations, particularly near Dannevirke and Woodville.
“Our contractors will be monitoring road and weather conditions so they can quickly respond to any weather-related road effects. As conditions can change rapidly, we advise people to check the latest weather and road updates before they get on the road,” Ross I’Anson, Highways Manger, NZ Transport Agency says.
Motorists can get real time information from:
- 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- www.facebook.com/NZTAcni
- www.twitter.com/NZTAcni
- www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
The Transport Agency’s Winter Journeys website brings together tips on winter driving and links to get updates on the latest weather and road conditions.