New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has issued area warnings on some state highways in Otago as the predicted significant weather system moves up the South Island.

Road users are being warned of “winter driving conditions” on State Highway 87 from Mosgiel to Kyeburn, and on State Highway 85 from Alexandra to Palmerston, and are asked to travel with caution.

There are no highway closures so far due to today’s weather event. However, conditions may worsen in some areas of the South Island through the rest of the afternoon and evening, so people should plan ahead and consider delaying travel where warnings are in place.

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