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Next Steps For State Highway Speed Reversals Programme

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:20 pm | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) carried out six weeks of public consultation on these 49 sections of state highway between 30 January and 13 March, and the NZTA Board considered the consultation results earlier this month. More >>

Plan Ahead, Expect Delays On SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Tomorrow

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 4:38 pm | NZTA

Delays during stop/go are expected to be 5-10 minutes and people are asked to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys. More >>

Brynderwyn Hills Recovery Work Proves Its Worth During Cyclone Tam

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 5:34 pm | NZTA

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills suffered significant damage from severe weather events in early 2023, resulting in severe underslips and overslips. A range of recovery and enabling works were then carried out, finishing last year, to help the road better withstand ... More >>

Urgent Tree Removal Work On SH1 South Of Whangarei

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:12 am | NZTA

Several trees have fallen next to the highway and root systems are failing exposing the remaining trees to risk of falling. Trees require urgent removal to ensure the safety of motorists. More >>

Easter Weekend/Anzac Week Reminders For Mid Canterbury Travellers, People Leaving Christchurch To Go South

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 4:58 pm | NZTA

From tomorrow, NZTA is anticipating higher than normal traffic volumes southbound out of Christchurch and through Mid-Canterbury Thursday afternoon 17 April into Easter, with people returning north after Easter and also after Anzac Weekend. More >>

Strong Winds Predicted For Auckland Harbour Bridge

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 5:21 pm | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care and be prepared for the possibility of short-notice lane closures or reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this week. More >>

Wild Weather Calls For Calm Measures On The Roads

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 3:49 pm | NZTA

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, with gusts potentially reaching up to 140km/h. MetService has issued a severe weather warning from 3am Wednesday 16 April until 8pm Thursday 17 April for the region. More >>

UPDATE: Shenandoah Highway (SH65) Closed Following Serious Crash (SH65 Closed Overnight)

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 6:15 pm | NZTA

A further update will be provided by 9 am tomorrow (Thursday) or when the highway’s status changes. More >>

UPDATE: Shenandoah Highway (SH65) Closed Following Serious Crash

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5:10 pm | NZTA

Drivers must continue to avoid the area and follow the recommended detour. More >>

NZ Transport Agency And Ashburton District Council Working Together On Second Ashburton Bridge

Sunday, 6 April 2025, 2:09 pm | NZTA

Central Government will fund the 360-metre bridge plus embankments from Chalmers Ave to Carters Terrace. Ashburton District Council will fund the connecting local road from Carters Terrace to Grahams Road. More >>

Safety Improvements Coming For SH1 Mt Wellington SB On-Ramp

Thursday, 3 April 2025, 9:22 am | NZTA

Work is expected to start Sunday 27 April 2025 and will be carried out overnight, Sunday to Thursday, between 9pm and 5am, excluding public holidays. More >>

Heavy Rain Forecast For Westland And Buller Districts, Ahead Of Top Of The South On Thursday

Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 5:14 pm | NZTA

Most significant impacts on the West Coast are expected through the Buller District, and over the SH73 alpine passes – Arthur’s to Porters, with smaller amounts of rainfall forecast south of Greymouth that might affect SH6 drivers,” says Maintenance ... More >>

TRAFFIC BULLETIN: SH1 Kawakawa: Take Care, We're Still Here!

Friday, 28 March 2025, 5:38 pm | NZTA

In the meantime, the road remains several centimetres lower than normal and NZTA is asking people to please take extra care and, where possible, to use designated crossings to help avoid tripping and hurting themselves. More >>

TRAFFIC BULLETIN: Plan Ahead For Upcoming Works On SH1 North Of Auckland

Saturday, 15 March 2025, 6:12 pm | NZTA

Northbound traffic will be shifted across to one of the southbound lanes through the Johnstone Hill Tunnels from 9pm on Sunday 16 to 5am on Friday 21 March while the northbound lanes are closed to allow contractors to undertake tunnel maintenance. More >>

Rebuilding SH1 At Whakapara

Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:25 pm | NZTA

Travel delays are typically expected to be less than 10 minutes, longer during peak. We encourage road users to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. More >>

TRAFFIC BULLETIN: Take Care, Pay Attention: Fire Alongside SH1 Brynderwyn Hills

Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:18 pm | NZTA

Road users are asked to allow additional time for their journeys and to slow down, follow any directions from emergency services or traffic management personnel and drive with care, paying close attention to the road, rather than activity alongside ... More >>