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NZTA - Latest News [Page 10]

Crash Closes SH6 In Central Otago

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 6:37 pm | NZTA

Road users should delay their journeys and avoid the area. More >>

Computer Says Snow (And Potential Disruption For The South)

Monday, 1 September 2025, 3:57 pm | NZTA

Potentially heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are also possible in parts tomorrow. More >>

TRAFFIC BULLETIN: Strong Wind Gusts Impacting Auckland Harbour Bridge

Sunday, 31 August 2025, 1:29 pm | NZTA

Keeping road users safe and protecting the bridge are a priority. Decisions to lower speeds, close lanes, or close are carefully considered. More >>

TRAFFIC BULLETIN: Likelihood Of Short Closures Tomorrow For Auckland Harbour Bridge

Saturday, 30 August 2025, 4:10 pm | NZTA

Motorist are advised to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway. More >>

UPDATED TRAFFIC BULLETIN: Red Alert Possible For Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow

Saturday, 30 August 2025, 2:50 pm | NZTA

Under a red alert all lanes on the bridge may close. More >>

UPDATE: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: SH1 Reopens After Crash Closure

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 7:39 pm | NZTA

Motorists should take care through this area. More >>

Snowfall Prompts Highway Warnings

Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:23 pm | NZTA

Motorists should drive to the winter conditions – including being visible, reducing speed, adjusting the travelling distance behind other motorists and avoiding sudden braking or turning movements. More >>

UPDATE: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi traffic bulletin: SH73 fully reopens after crash

Friday, 1 August 2025, 9:09 pm | NZTA

Motorists are urged to avoid the area or delay their journeys if possible. Drivers should follow the directions of emergency services onsite for detours. More >>

Wind Warning For Auckland Harbour Bridge

Monday, 14 July 2025, 4:53 pm | NZTA

Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions, look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate any lane closures or speed limit reductions, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge To Re-open At Midday

Saturday, 12 July 2025, 12:57 pm | NZTA

NZTA appreciates the public’s patience and understanding during this closure and thanks the crews who worked in challenging conditions to get the road safely reopened as soon as possible. More >>

SH75 Reopens After Closure Due To Fallen Trees

Saturday, 12 July 2025, 12:55 pm | NZTA

Care is also being urged on a nearby stretch of SH75, between Birdlings Flat and Little River, where surface flooding has been an issue. More >>

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge closed following large slip

Friday, 11 July 2025, 5:32 pm | NZTA

With heavy rain forecast to continue for the next several hours and the possibility of further slips, the highway will remain closed overnight to ensure the safety of road users. More >>

Monday 3.15pm UPDATE: Overnight Closure Again For SH7; More Possible

Monday, 7 July 2025, 3:46 pm | NZTA

Following precautionary overnight closures through the weekend, the section of SH7 will close again tonight from 7pm and is due to reopen tomorrow at 8am. More >>

Saturday 4pm UPDATE: More Overnight Closures For SH7

Saturday, 5 July 2025, 4:09 pm | NZTA

Motorists are advised to delay travel or to take alternative routes. More >>

Overnight closure for SH7

Friday, 4 July 2025, 7:31 pm | NZTA

The highway is due to reopen tomorrow at 7am, to the single lane that had been operating, if assessed as safe. More >>

UPDATE: SH8 reopens after fatal crash

Friday, 4 July 2025, 7:29 pm | NZTA

The highway reopened this evening after police completed its crash investigations, and debris was cleared from the site. More >>

Caution And Planning Urged As More Snow, Ice Looms In The South

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:54 pm | NZTA

The cold conditions also bring the prospect of ice on the roads through to Friday, and freezing fog, especially on state highways in the Mackenzie Basin. More >>

Drivers Urged To Be Ready For Poor Weather On Upper North Island Roads

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:43 pm | NZTA

Wet roads can be slippery, so road users should reduce their speed, increase their following distances, and be prepared for the possibility of slips, rockfalls, and flooding. More >>

Stage 2 Of SH16 Safety Improvements Project To Move Forward To Construction

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:30 am | NZTA

Additional funding was approved for Stage 2 of the SH16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku safety improvements project. More >>

Otago Highways All Reopened After Snow Closures

Saturday, 28 June 2025, 2:01 pm | NZTA

Motorists are urged to continue to take care in the winter conditions. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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