Traffic on the Auckland and Wellington motorways is beginning to build, as holidaymakers head away. Adam Poulopoulos/Stuff Traffic across the country is expected to be heavy as people head off on holiday (file photo). READ MORE:* Auckland's Christmas getaway: When and where traffic will be at its worst* Measles outbreak: People travelling over Christmas period warned to get vaccinated* Christmas traffic: Plan ahead and be flexible, AA saysBoth Auckland and Wellington CBDs were heaving, with slow traffic also plaguing SH2 northbound between Wellington and Lower Hutt. * Take extra care when travelling during holiday periods because of increased traffic volumes, congestion, tiredness and people driving in unfamiliar environments. Overtaking is unlikely to make a significant difference to your journey time due to the amount of traffic expected over the weekend.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2019 02:48 UTC