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SH1 Closure Remains, SH8 Also Now Closed: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:05 am | NZTA
State Highway 8 is closed again as of this morning from Lake Tekapo to Twizel in the Mackenzie Basin. People are asked to avoid this area or delay their journeys. More >>
UPDATE: 7 July 2026, 6.30pm – South Island Connection Maintained But Weather Risks Remain
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:23 pm | NZTA
With State Highway 1 between Waipara in Canterbury, and Ward in Marlborough, being closed overnight because of severe flooding, road users will have access to a detour route, but it will take much longer and may be subject to other closures or restrictions. ... More >>
Update: Snow To Linger For Parts Of Central South Island: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 2:58 pm | NZTA
In Otago, snow showers are forecast to leave up to 3cm of snow on the ground from tomorrow morning on State Highway 8/Lindis Pass, the Crown Range Road and State Highway 94/Milford Road. More >>
Update: 7 July 2026, 12pm – SH1 Closure Extended And Expected Overnight
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 12:36 pm | NZTA
The route, or parts of it, will reopen when it is safe for road users. A detour is available inland via State Highways 7, 65 and 6, but this will add significantly to travel times. More >>
UPDATE: 6 July 2026, 6.15pm – Caution Urged With Rain, Snow And Ice Ahead
Monday, 6 July 2026, 7:29 pm | NZTA
People are encouraged to plan their travel carefully, especially on inland state highways, and to be prepared for closures or disruptions. More >>
More Highways Reopened After Snow Clearance
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:19 pm | NZTA
State Highway 85 has also reopened between Becks and Kyeburn in Otago following an earlier closure. More >>
Partial Reopening For SH8 In Mackenzie Basin
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:02 pm | NZTA
People travelling between Fairlie and Lake Tekapo are urged to travel with extra care. More >>
Adjustments To Highway Closures
Monday, 6 July 2026, 11:56 am | NZTA
Some changes have been made to sections of state highway closed because of snow or flooding. More >>
UPDATE: 5.30pm, 5 July 2026 – Snow Closures In Otago
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:14 pm | NZTA
The closure comes amid warnings of heavy rain and snow for the region. More >>
UPDATE: 1.15pm – Road Clear Again One SH8 Crash, Restriction For Another
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:30 pm | NZTA
State Highway 8/Timaru-Pleasant Point Highway in South Canterbury is clear again after a crash at the intersection with Arowhenua Road. Road users are asked to travel with care on this route. Those travelling in South Canterbury should also be aware ... More >>
Update: SH1 Dunedin Reopens After Crash: NZTA Waka Kotahi Bulletin
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 9:25 am | NZTA
Updates on the closed roads are expected later this morning. More >>
Ice Closes South Island Highways: NZTA Waka Kotahi Bulletin
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:25 am | NZTA
Roading crews have been laying grit on roads to improve traction in the freezing conditions, but roads will only be reopened when considered safe. More >>
Icy, Foggy Start To July For Canterbury Highways: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:36 pm | NZTA
Hoar frosts, freezing fog and black ice are predicted to make for a gnarly mix of roading conditions in the Mackenzie Basin area for the remainder of this week. More >>
SH6 Reopens With Restriction After Serious Crash
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 3:27 pm | NZTA
People are asked to travel with care through this area. More >>
9.40am – Trucks Stuck As Efforts Underway To Reopen SH73
Friday, 26 June 2026, 9:54 am | NZTA
An update on the road status is expected by around midday. State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel also remains closed. More >>
8am – Canterbury Closures For Snow And Ice
Friday, 26 June 2026, 8:33 am | NZTA
A further update will be provided as the situation changes. More >>
UPDATE: Southern Highways Reopened: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 2:32 pm | NZTA
Part of the Crown Range Road that had been closed is also now open. More >>
Delays After Waimakariri Bridge Crash
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 6:13 pm | NZTA
Northbound road users should expect delays north of Christchurch after a crash on the Waimakariri River Bridge on State Highway 1. The crash reportedly occurred in the northbound lanes and traffic monitoring shows congestion resulting for traffic ... More >>
SH1 Cleared After Mud, Debris Spill Causes Delays
Monday, 22 June 2026, 7:00 pm | NZTA
Congestion is easing on State Highway 1/Christchurch Northern Motorway after the clearance of mud, rocks and other debris spilled on and near the Waimakariri River Bridge. Police were called out around 3.40pm today as the spilled material was impacting ... More >>
UPDATE: SH6 Haast To Makarora Reopened
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:58 pm | NZTA
MetService heavy rain warnings remain in place on the West Coast until this evening. More >>
