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Suite Of Safety Improvements Between Whangārei And Wellsford Set To Start Next Week
Friday, 21 October 2022, 2:40 pm | NZTA
As part of Road to Zero, Aotearoa’s road safety strategy, construction for stage one of the central section of the Whangārei to Wellsford safety improvements is set to start next Wednesday 26 October. Part of a 79km corridor of State Highway ... More >>
Summer Highway Work Next Week On The West Coast – Two Entrances To Greymouth Affected
Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:33 am | NZTA
Summer resurfacing work gets underway after Labour Weekend at two sites near Greymouth, says Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. People who travel in and out of Greymouth from Runanga, SH6, or via Stillwater, SH7, ... More >>
The Future Of Dunedin’s St Andrew Street: Send Us Your Ideas
Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:00 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking people for feedback on ways to improve safety and accessibility on St Andrew Street, an access point to the new Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient and outpatient buildings. St Andrew Street, the start of SH88 ... More >>
Labour Weekend Tips: Travel Outside The Peaks If You Can
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 2:06 pm | NZTA
For people packing up the car this Labour Weekend and heading away, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has a handy way to make your travel safer and more enjoyable. Use the Waka Kotahi holiday journey planner to check congestion predictions so you ... More >>
Overnight Closure On SH1 Between Constellation Drive And Silverdale
Friday, 14 October 2022, 3:29 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency would like to advise of a full northbound closure on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Constellation Drive and Silverdale on Monday 24 October (Labour Day) between 9.30pm and 5am. The following ramps will also be closed: ... More >>
Smoother, Stronger And Safer Roads Between Wellsford And Pūhoi
Friday, 14 October 2022, 1:42 pm | NZTA
A slew of works under one road closure are set to take place after Labour weekend as part of our work to improve the safety and resilience of the network between Auckland and Northland. Full overnight closures on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Wellsford ... More >>
Snow Affecting Te Waipounamu Highways, Winter Driving Conditions South Canterbury, Very Changeable
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 10:25 am | NZTA
The cold snap moving up the South Island today and tomorrow is creating winter driving conditions over much of South Canterbury and the alpine passes. The Arthur’s Pass to Otira section of SH73 was closed earlier today but has since reopened, with chains ... More >>
West Coast Road Marking - Overnight Hours With Full Road Closures Start 3 October, Monday Night
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 3:13 pm | NZTA
West Coast highways are about to get safety pavement markings repainted from early next week, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. In order to do this safely before summer, the highways will be closed for several nights in a row in the various locations. ... More >>
Serious Crash North Of Kaikōura – Highway Could Be Closed Till Mid Afternoon
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:02 am | NZTA
A serious crash between two vehicles around 6 am today, with one person confirmed dead by NZ Police, may keep SH1 closed north of Kaikōura till mid this afternoon. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says north-bound drivers should take the Lewis Pass ... More >>
SH85 Inland From Dunedin Reopening Friday Night After Four-week Closure
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 3:29 pm | NZTA
State Highway 85 inland from Dunedin, between Palmerston and Kyeburn, will reopen Friday night this week by 7 pm, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Waka Kotahi crews have been working hard to install drainage improvements on SH85 near the Gold ... More >>
Arthur’s Pass SH73 Route Delays Thursday This Week
Monday, 19 September 2022, 3:57 pm | NZTA
People who drive on SH73 through Arthur’s Pass will have delays of up to 30 minutes at a time on Thursday this week, 10 am to 2 pm. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be doing emergency repairs to the pedestrian walkway on the Rough Creek bridge ... More >>
Realignment Of SH1 Southbound Traffic Lanes At Papakura Overnight This Sunday
Friday, 2 September 2022, 11:49 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists in Auckland that, subject to weather, the two southbound lanes on the SH1 Southern Motorway from 1km north of Papakura Interchange down to the BP motorway service centre before Drury will be moved in towards the ... More >>
Planned State Highway 6 Limited Road Closure This Friday. Dellows Bluff, Murchison
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 9:54 am | NZTA
Drivers should prepare for delays on State Highway 6 near Murchison this Friday (2 September) as contractors extend the container wall at Dellows Bluff. The existing wall was put in place in July after a rockfall brought large boulders down onto the ... More >>
State Highway 6 Nelson To Blenheim Closed Until Next Week.
Friday, 19 August 2022, 2:41 pm | NZTA
Severe flood damage has forced the closure of the main transport link between Nelson and Marlborough. Initial inspections show there are major slips, river scour, significant washouts, and numerous treefalls. A large amount of slash has come down causing culvert ... More >>
Bad Weather Continues. State Highways Remain Closed In The Top Of The South Island
Friday, 19 August 2022, 9:41 am | NZTA
Response work continues for Waka Kotahi and contractors today as bad weather and heavy rain continues in Golden Bay, Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough. A red weather warning remains in place for Nelson. While heavy rain is expected to ease in the ... More >>
Northland State Highways - Weather Update
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 11:06 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi is urging drivers in Northland to plan ahead, check the latest conditions and avoid non-essential travel with closures and restrictions in place at several locations due to slips, debris and flooding. Closures are currently in place at: ... More >>
South Island State Highways. Weather Update
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 10:01 am | NZTA
While rain has continued to fall on the West Coast and upper South Island overnight, there have been no further closures to the region’s state highways. West Coast routes remain open, and the most significant network issues are centred on Nelson, ... More >>
South Island Weather. State Highway Update
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 12:33 pm | NZTA
Heavy rain in parts of the South Island is affecting the region’s state highway networks. The Metservice has heavy rain Red Warnings in place for Westland and Buller. Up to 300 mm of rain is expected in these areas by 5 pm Thursday. Heavy rain Orange ... More >>
Snow Over Te Waipounamu/the South Island This Week – Expect Changeable Highway Conditions – 11 Am Update
Monday, 8 August 2022, 11:24 am | NZTA
Challenging driving conditions could continue all this week across the South Island, warns Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. By 11 am today just three routes were closed, however this could change. Many routes in Otago, Southland and Canterbury/the West ... More >>
Shared Path Safety Team Soon To Be Working At Burkes, SH88
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 1:57 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews are continuing work to make it safer for people wanting to cross SH88 from the Dunedin to Port Chalmers shared walking/cycling path to Burkes. Lagoon reclamation has been underway enabling this work to get started ... More >>
