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Motorists in the Wellington area have been warned to drive with caution after reports of ice.
Inspector Steve Darroch said contractors were on the Rimutaka Hill Rd, making the arterial route safer for motorists this morning.
He said ice was also likely in Stokes Valley and around the Hutt Valley.
Mr Darroch said people should clear their windscreens of ice before driving and drive to the conditions.
MetService were reporting the temperature in Wellington as 1 degree with the wind chill factor this morning.
- NZHERALD STAFF
