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New Signage For Better Flooding Response
Monday, 17 August 2026, 11:47 am | NZTA
“The new permanent signs can be quickly and easily flipped open from a closed position into a warning state whenever needed to alert road users to flooding ahead,” says NZTA Director of Regional Relationships, James Caygill. More >>
Get The Lowdown When The Snow’s Down
Saturday, 15 August 2026, 2:05 pm | NZTA
Winter still has some bite left, with potentially hazardous snowfalls expected through the central South Island from this afternoon, and road users are being urged to plan ahead and travel with care. MetService has a number of road snowfall warnings in ... More >>
Update: SH1 Reopened In Otago: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 1:20 pm | NZTA
Traffic bulletin 4 August 2026 Canterbury | West Coast | Otago | Southland UPDATE: 4 August 2026, 12pm – SH1 reopened in Otago State Highway 1 between Pine Hill and Waitati in Otago has reopened after a snow closure earlier today. People are asked ... More >>
Update: 4 August 2026, 9.15am – Snow Closures Reduced
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 10:13 am | NZTA
The existing closure on Canterbury’s State Highway 75 is now between Duvauchelle and Little River (previously Duvauchelle to Tai Tapu). More >>
Snow Closes SH87 In Otago
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 9:58 am | NZTA
People are asked to avoid the area or consider delaying their travel. Care is also being urged when travelling on State Highways 1 and 85 in Otago because of winter driving conditions. More >>
Update: 4 August 2026, 8am – Several Highways Closed By Snow
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 9:52 am | NZTA
Road users are urged to avoid these areas where highways are closed and to delay their travel if possible. More >>
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 >>
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 >>
