NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi reminding drivers around Taranaki to avoid unnecessary travel and take care on the roads, as heavy rainfall, slips and flooding have caused further road closures.

As at 8.30am:

• SH43 CLOSED (between Whangamona and Taumaranui – although non-essential travel along the entire route is not advised)
• SH45 CLOSED at Manaia at the intersection with Inaha Road
• SH3 Awakino Gorge CLOSED between Oha Street and Papakauri Road
• SH4 Whanganui to Raetihi CLOSED

Crews are monitoring all sites for further damage.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is aware of potholes forming on the state highway network around Taranaki, as a result of the heavy rainfall. Crews are continuing to assess damage.

Please drive carefully if you must travel.

NZTA is reminding people to take care and be alert for other areas with flooding or debris.

Another update is planned later this morning.

In the meantime, road users can keep up to date with the NZTA Journey Planner.