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6.30pm – SH96 Reopened After Crash

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 6:49 pm | NZTA

State Highway 96/Glencoe Highway near Waitane in Southland has reopened after a truck crash this afternoon. People are asked to travel with care on this route. More >>

Crash Impacting Travel On SH96 In Southland: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 2:48 pm | NZTA

Emergency services are at the site of the crash, near the Miller Road intersection with SH96/Glencoe Highway. More >>

Road Warnings As Cold Weather Lingers

Saturday, 25 July 2026, 4:42 pm | NZTA

State highways remain open as a polar blast moves up the South Island, but warnings are in place for travel on several highways. After heavy rain brought flooding on the West Coast yesterday, snow and rain is affecting other areas today. State Highway ... More >>

9am – West Coast Highway Reopens After Flooding

Friday, 24 July 2026, 9:27 am | NZTA

People are asked to continue to travel with extra care in the area as hazards may remain. More >>

8am – Flooding Closes West Coast Highway

Friday, 24 July 2026, 8:17 am | NZTA

The closure and slips come as heavy rain had been predicted for the West Coast, ahead of potential snow and ice affecting lower and central South Island roads over the next few days. More >>

Further SH99 Closure Required After Crash

Thursday, 23 July 2026, 6:42 pm | NZTA

Further police investigations required at the site of a serious crash will mean part of State Highway 99 in Southland being closed again tomorrow morning (Friday 24 July). A serious crash on SH99/Riverton-Wallacetown Highway, near Wallacetown, ... More >>

Crash Closes SH99 In Southland

Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 7:18 am | NZTA

People are asked to avoid the area or delay their journeys. More >>

Lyttelton Tunnel Night Closures For Safety Testing: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:56 pm | NZTA

This ‘deluge testing’ work is necessary to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all users and meets the required standards. More >>

UPDATE: Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Blenheim (SH1 Open Under Stop/Go Traffic Controls)

Monday, 13 July 2026, 7:41 pm | NZTA

Drivers can expect ongoing delays while traveling through the area. Emergency services remain at the scene. More >>

UPDATE: 1.30pm, 12 July 2026 – Landslip Risk Being Addressed As SH1 Reopening In Sight

Sunday, 12 July 2026, 3:46 pm | NZTA

Even after reopening, work will need to continue on this section of highway, including in the Conway River alongside the highway once the river level has dropped sufficiently. More >>

UPDATE: 11.45am, 11 July 2026 – Progress Being Made Towards SH1 Reopening

Saturday, 11 July 2026, 2:34 pm | NZTA

Good progress is being made on repairing and clearing a closed section of State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, with optimism that if the weather holds it should be able to reopen early next week as previously indicated. State Highway 1 remains closed ... More >>

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 >>