NZTA - Latest News [Page 1]
State Highway 7 To Partially Reopen Tomorrow Morning
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:38 pm | NZTA
From 7am tomorrow, a single lane is due to be opened and temporary traffic management will be in place. The site will be monitored through the week before full access is restored. More >>
Black Ice, Fog Risk Prompts Warning To Motorists
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:33 pm | NZTA
A combination of freezing temperatures, fog, hoar frosts and black ice means challenging conditions for travel on State Highways 8 and 80 over the next few days, with the biggest concern being drivers not adapting to the conditions. More >>
Work Continues To Reopen SH7
Monday, 16 June 2025, 12:59 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to delay any travel and avoid the area. More >>
UPDATE: SH7 to stay closed overnight
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 5:54 pm | NZTA
No detour is available, and motorists have been urged to delay any travel and avoid the area. More >>
Slip Closes SH7, Crews Working To Reopen
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 2:48 pm | NZTA
Crews are working on options this afternoon to provide access, but an overnight closure may be required. More >>
Proactive Highway Closures To Avoid Accidents, Greater Disruption
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:59 pm | NZTA
Winter has only just begun and we know there will be plenty more weather events to deal with. If everyone plays their part, then it makes life easier for all of us. More >>
State Highway 8 Reopened
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:34 pm | NZTA
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi urges motorists to drive with extreme care, show patience and if they can, avoid non-essential travel in those areas affected by snow and ice. More >>
Further Update: Closures Overnight On SI State Highways
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:51 pm | NZTA
Other South Island highways that had been closed by snow this morning are now open, but motorists are encouraged to avoid travel if they can while the risk from snow and ice remains. More >>
UPDATE: State Highway 73 From Otira To Springfield (Arthur’s Pass & Porters Pass) Is Now Reopened
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:37 pm | NZTA
Work is continuing to reopen State Highway 87 between Mosgiel and Kyeburn. More >>
Snow Closes Otago Highway
Friday, 6 June 2025, 5:51 pm | NZTA
Motorists need to exercise caution on the roads and plan ahead. More >>
More Snow Coming, Watch Out On The Roads!
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 5:01 pm | NZTA
In addition to accumulating snow, the accompanying cold temperatures create risks of frost and ice on the roads. More >>
First Big Taste Of Winter Prompts Warning To Motorists
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 5:16 pm | NZTA
It’s not just snow on the ground that is a potential hazard, it’s heavy frosts and ice where the danger may not be as visible. People need to remember to adjust their speed to suit the conditions, to increase their following distances and use ... More >>
Wintry Conditions May Affect Southern Motorists
Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:47 am | NZTA
Metservice is advising of a strong west to southwest air flow impacting Southern Fiordland, Southland, Clutha and Dunedin in the 24 hours from 2pm today. Southwest winds may approach gale force in exposed places and the strongest winds are expected ... More >>
UPDATED TRAFFIC BULLETIN: It’s Windy Out There! Caution Urged This Evening On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:06 pm | NZTA
From 8pm to midnight tonight an amber alert will remain in place with forecast wind gusts of 75-85 km/h. Under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close. More >>
Planning And Care Urged For Long Weekend Travel
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:57 pm | NZTA
Motorists should check weather forecasts, road conditions, and NZTA's Journey Planner, and expect up to an hour of additional travel time through the Lower Buller Gorge due to slips. More >>
SH6 Through Lower Buller Gorge Reopened
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:35 pm | NZTA
While the road is now safe to travel, significant work remains for the crews in clearing further debris from rivers, culverts and drains. More >>
SH6 Due To Reopen Tomorrow After Slips Cleared
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 4:36 pm | NZTA
NZTA advises that following reopening motorists should expect delays of up to an hour between 6am and 6pm on the journey between Inangahua and the crossroads where State Highways 6 and 67 meet. More >>
Slips Cause Highway Closure In Buller District
Monday, 26 May 2025, 3:31 pm | NZTA
Multiple slips occurred on the stretch of highway through Sunday night and Monday morning, complicated by ongoing heavy rain meaning the slips continue to move. More >>
Drivers Urged To Drive To The Conditions With Bad Weather Forecast
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 2:14 pm | NZTA
Road users must drive to the conditions and be prepared for hazards like slips, rockfalls, and localised flooding. More >>
SH83 Otematata To Aviemore – Plan Ahead For Upcoming Closures
Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:25 pm | NZTA
Residents will maintain access via either Aviemore Dam Road or the Otematata end of the closure. There will be no access through the worksite. More >>