Waka Kotahi is urging West Coast drivers to take care as heavy downpours are expected to continue.
A surface flooding warning is in place on State Highway 6 between Hokitika to Haast.
A sign just before the Haast Bridge on Thursday 18 January 2024 with MetService issuing a red rain warning for Westland until Saturday 8am. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
Drivers are urged to stay vigilant as the rain continues today.
Moira Whinham, the West Coast maintenance and operations manager for NZTA Waka Kotahi, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
