There is severe surface flooding along State Highway 1 north of Wellington and on State Highway 58 on the Haywards Hill.
Motorists from Porirua, Kapiti Coast are asked to avoid any unnecessary travel and motorists from the Hutt Valley should take extreme care.
State Highway 1 is in the process of being closed between Paekakariki and Paremata.
State Highway 1 in Mana/Plimmerton, including the Plimmerton roundabout is completely underwater and motorists are making their way through.
As previously reported, State Highway 58 is closed from Pauatahanui to the Haywards interchange on State Highway 2.
Grays Road and Paekakariki Hill Road are also closed and diversions are in place.
Porirua Harbour will experience high tide around 11am and this may affect roads around Porirua Harbour and the Pauatahanui inlet. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and take alternate routes.
In the Hutt Valley there are numerous reports of surface flooding and Police are responding to a number of weather related call outs.
The Hutt River is very high and has overflowed at some parts. Police recommend people avoid State Highway 2 between Upper Hutt and Petone due to surface flooding.
Motorists are asked to exercise caution, adjust their driving to the conditions, avoid any areas where there is surface flooding and be tolerant of other road users.
There are contractors in the worse affected areas who are managing traffic and motorists should follow their instructions.
For up to date information please check the NZTA website http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/9.
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Issued by Police Media Centre