Drivers urged to be extra careful on roads after rain

Published on 17 February 2016

17 February 2016

Due to the rain in the Whanganui District last night and today, the Council is urging road users to be extra careful on our roads, which have become extremely slippery.

Whanganui District Council Chief Executive Kym Fell says the rain last night, which was the first in several weeks after a dry, hot season, has the potential to cause accidents on our district’s roads.

“After an extended period of hot weather, particles emitted from vehicles, as well as other fine dust, gradually builds up. When light rain hits the road these particles can create a very slippery film.

“We have already had several reports of vehicles veering off slippery roads or becoming involved in accidents. While there have been no major injuries, we want to remind people not to take chances and to drive to the conditions.”