Metservice’s severe weather warning has a forecast of severe northerly gales in the Wellington and Wairaraparegions through to Sunday evening.
We advise that people check the road conditions before they travel. The NZ Transport Agency’s website and social media channels will be updated, and electronic signs on both sides of the Rimutaka Hill Road will let motorists know of the current road status.
Motorists can get real time information from:
- 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
- www.facebook.com/NZTAwgtn
- www.twitter.com/NZTAwgtn
More information about the MetService severe weather warnings.