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Restrictions Reducing And Moving Towards 24-7 Continuous Access
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:56 pm | NZTA
“It is still a dynamic situation on this route, as evidenced by the fact that this morning our roading crews had to deal with a fresh vegetation slip that was obstructing the road” says NZTA area manager for the lower South Island, Chris Harris. More >>
SH11 Paihia Drainage And Road Rebuild
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 11:13 am | NZTA
UPDATE: The stop/go drainage works on SH11 in Paihia have been delayed and are now planned to start on Monday 5 October. These works are expected to continue into the following week. The planned overnight road closures from Sunday 11 October remain ... More >>
Detour Now Available For SH1 Oamaru Closure
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 3:52 pm | NZTA
Only the southbound lane of part of State Highway 1 through Oamaru is now closed following a serious crash. The lane closure is in place on SH1/Wansbeck Street near the intersection with Awamoa Road. A detour is available as follows: Southbound traffic ... More >>
Update: Alongside Snow, Flooding Also Causing Disruption
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 3:47 pm | NZTA
While snow is affecting inland state highways in the South Island, the current weather system is also unleashing flooding in some places. Heavy rain and even a few flakes of snow in Christchurch today have resulted in surface flooding in some places, including ... More >>
UPDATE: 11am, 27 September 2026 – Restrictions, Vehicles Stuck Amid Widespread Snowfalls
Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:51 pm | NZTA
Heavy snowfalls this morning in parts of the central South Island are already impacting on motorists. In the Mackenzie Basin, significant snow on the ground has led to several vehicles becoming stuck on State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki, and roading crews are ... More >>
Highway Closures Likely If Heavy Snow Eventuates Tomorrow
Saturday, 26 September 2026, 3:49 pm | NZTA
Private forecasting supplied to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) suggests up to 10cm of snow could fall tomorrow on State Highways 8 and 80 in the Mackenzie Basin. More >>
Increased Travel Times Coming For SH7 Daytime Journeys
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 12:13 pm | NZTA
From 12 October through to Friday 11 December 2026, a 6.3km section of SH7 between the St James Walkway car park & Maruia Hot Springs is due to be resurfaced with new asphalt, replacing the existing layers of chip seal that have become unstable. More >>
Update: SH1 Reopened After Truck Breakdown
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 10:06 am | NZTA
State Highway 1 at Greta Valley in North Canterbury has reopened after a truck breakdown earlier this morning. More >>
Significant Increase To SH6 Access As Roading Response Moves To Recovery
Friday, 18 September 2026, 11:38 am | NZTA
“We’ve continued to see further slips and rockfalls happening on the road right up until the last few days,” says NZTA area manager for the lower South Island, Chris Harris. More >>
Update: Further Highway Reopens
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 11:35 am | NZTA
State Highway 96, at Oreti Plains in Southland, has reopened after a closure due to flooding that began yesterday. More >>
Tackling Low Seatbelt Use In Kiwi Men
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 12:21 pm | NZTA
Paul Thompson, Commercial Manager, Otago Rugby Football Union, says there is a clear overlap between those in the wider NPC fan community and the demographic that needs to hear the message to ‘Buckle up every drive.’ More >>
Closures Planned Today On State Highway 1 Weld Pass For Slip Removal (Changes To Times)
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 11:10 am | NZTA
Drivers travelling over Weld Pass on State Highway 1 in Marlborough can expect delays tomorrow as contractors complete urgent emergency works on the route. More >>
Update: State Highway Weather Closures Remain In Place For SH6 And SH65 (SH65 To Reopen Tonight)
Monday, 7 September 2026, 6:11 pm | NZTA
In the meantime, drivers should continue to avoid the area, delay their travel, or use an alternative route. More >>
Update: SH67 Reopened To A Single Lane
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:42 pm | NZTA
People are required to stop on demand at the site and are asked to travel with care. More >>
Update: SH1 Ashburton Reopened After Fatal Crash
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:35 pm | NZTA
While the road is now open, road users are still asked to travel with care on this route. More >>
Update: SH1 North Of Dunedin Reopened After Spill
Monday, 7 September 2026, 10:55 am | NZTA
People are asked to travel with extra care on this route. More >>
Weather Affecting State Highway Travel Between Coasts
Friday, 4 September 2026, 10:47 am | NZTA
A complex low pressure system is forecast to move onto the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday. More >>
Update: 5.30pm – SH6 Convoys Going Well But Wet Weather May Intervene
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 6:50 pm | NZTA
Only vehicles weighing up to 21 tonnes can join the convoys because of a temporary bridge in use, and people who do join are asked to travel in a reasonably tight formation so that gaps between vehicles are at a safe distance, but not too large. More >>
Update: Up To Three Convoys Daily On Slip-Affected SH6
Monday, 31 August 2026, 6:58 pm | NZTA
With heavy rain predicted from Wednesday (2 September), people intending to join any of these convoys should be aware that they may be cancelled at short notice. More >>
Update: Escorted Convoys Planned For Slip-Affected SH6
Monday, 31 August 2026, 1:43 pm | NZTA
The weather conditions will dictate when these escorted convoys can happen. MetService road snowfall warnings remain in place in the region until this evening. More >>
