The transport agency Waka Kotahi is advising people to plan ahead this Labour Weekend to avoid traffic delays.
It comes as there have been reports of congestion between Alan Mills Rd and Owhata Rd in Rotorua this afternoon.
A police spokesperson said the likely cause of this was holiday traffic.
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency encouraged people to make use of its holiday journey planner tool to plan ahead to avoid traffic delays.
Rob Campbell, regional manager of maintenance and operations, said those hoping for a less laborious holiday weekend should consider timing their travel for outside the predicted busy periods for traffic.