Motorists are advised that some roads in the South and East of the State are affected by water and flooding following heavy rainfall today.

Inspector Doug Rossiter, of the South-East Division, said that there are a number of road closures currently in place, including the Tasman Highway between Orford and Runnymede, the Tasman Highway at Bicheno just north of Apsley River and the Tasman Highway north of Swansea at Meredith River.

“Please check road closures before you set out and avoid any roads that are flooded or affected by water,” Inspector Rossiter said.

“Driving in wet conditions can be dangerous. Use your headlights, allow enough time to safely reach your destination and allow sufficient distance between your car and the car in front of you.

“Always drive to the conditions.”

For up-to-date information about road closures go to the Community Alerts section of the Tasmania Police website: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts