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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 >>