With Metservice Orange Heavy Rain Warnings in place for Tasman west of Motueka and the Richmond ranges, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers in the Top of the South to take extra care on the roads and check for the latest road conditions before travelling.

Wet roads can be slippery, so road users should reduce their speed, increase their following distances, and be prepared for the possibility of slips, rockfalls, and flooding.

Road users should be prepared for the possibility of strong winds, fallen trees, and wind-blown debris – particularly in exposed areas.

People traveling in the region are urged to stay up to date on road and weather conditions. Road conditions can change without warning, and routes can be closed at short notice due to slips and flooding.

Latest information on road and weather conditions

• Highway conditions – Nelson/Marlborough(external link)
• Metservice weather warnings(external link)
• Driving in bad weather(external link)