Motorists are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution in the area as ice may still affect their journey.

EARLIER: The New England Highway is closed between Glen Innes and Armidale due to black ice.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The situation is being monitored and the highway will reopen once it is safe.

However there is no time frame as to when the highway will open.

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com or call 132 701.