With more rain forecast for the top of the South Island this week, Waka Kotahi is urging road users to be alert and be prepared in case road closures occur.

The Metservice has issued a heavy rain warning for the Buller region, and the western areas of the Tasman district. A heavy rain watch is also in force for Nelson, Tasman, and the Marlborough Sounds.

All these areas have had a lot of rain this winter, increasing the risk of tree falls, slips, and rockfalls. More wet weather means more chances of such events occurring this week.

Contractors will be on call to fix any problems. But road users need to be aware bad weather could create issues on the state highway network in these areas.

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