Wet and windy weather in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is causing problems on some highways.

NZ Transport Agency Bay of Plenty acting state highway manager Richard Young says bad weather is wreaking havoc with roads around the region causing closures and delays.

'We understand the inconvenience the closures cause, our contractors are working hard to clear the highways and reopen them as quickly as possible,” says Richard.

The current status of highways in the region:

SH35 Hawai (28KM from Opotiki) – Slips have been cleared and Highway is now re-opened. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.

SH35 Omaio – Open with work continuing to remove a build up of storm water and debris from slips. Traffic is flowing through this area, under caution and with speed restrictions.

SH30 near Awakeri – Remains closed to traffic. A diversion is in place along SH2 and Western Drain Road.

SH35 Maraenui hill re-alignment – fully open to all traffic with delays as construction on the bypass continues.

SH2 Waimana and Waioeka Gorges – fully open to traffic, however, caution is advised in wet weather.