A speed restriction is in place through the area, between Jacksons, and the Taipo River Bridge.

Road users are asked to take extra care along this route.

A further assessment is expected later today.

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24 Oct: A man will remain in custody after a standoff with Nelson police and allegedly threatening to blow up buildings

23 Oct: A person's been arrested following a Police incident in Nelson

23 Oct: Nelson Hospital's currently running on generator supply while the network power is being re-established

23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island

22 Oct: Windy conditions look set to hang around, and pose a significant risk for fire affected areas

19 Oct: A new service connecting Marlborough and Christchurch takes off today

18 Oct: Wet and wild weather's set to lash the South Island's West Coast today

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