New Zealand Transport Agency road engineers are keeping a close watch on potentially vulnerable stretches of the Hawke's Bay highways network as heavy rain continues to sweep the region.
While there had been no reports of major flooding or slips at this stage the watch was effectively on."Our contractors will be monitoring road and weather conditions so they can quickly respond to any weather-related road effects," regional performance manager Mark Owen said.
"As conditions can change rapidly, we advise people to check the latest weather and road updates before they get on the road."
He said drivers needed to watch their speeds and be especially cautious rounding corners.
A Hawke's Bay Police spokesperson said it appeared motorists were driving to the conditions and with plenty of rain forecast to come through until Wednesday afternoon hoped that would continue.
As far as weather-related road incidents she said "so far, incredibly, none."