Heavy holiday traffic builds on Pacific Hwy

HEAVY traffic is building on the Pacific Hwy in Coffs Harbour today as holidaymakers hit the road ahead of the Easter long weekend.

According to Live Traffic NSW, northbound traffic on the Pacific Hwy at Coffs Harbour is affected as of noon.

Motorists are being advised to allow around five minutes of additional travel time.

As of noon southbound traffic on the Pacific Hwy at Raleigh is also being affected by heavy traffic conditions due to a broken down car.

Double demerits came into effect on midnight and will continue until 11.59pm on April 2.