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Agencies Welcome Safer Speed Limits Between Christchurch And Akaroa – From September
Monday, 1 August 2022, 2:35 pm | NZTA
People travelling between Christchurch and Akaroa will have a safer speed environment from early September this year. Safer speed limits will be in place on the Christchurch to Akaroa highway (SH73 and 75) from 2 September. The new speed limits were announced ... More >>
Key State Highway Routes Closed Due To Flooding Otago/ South Canterbury – 10.30 Am Update
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 10:40 am | NZTA
Flooding is keeping a number of southern routes closed this morning in Otago and South Canterbury. With rainfall easing off over South Canterbury, the St Andrews highway, SH1, south of Timaru could re-open in the next few hours, says Waka Kotahi ... More >>
State Highway 6 To Reopen Near Murchison On Saturday Morning.
Friday, 22 July 2022, 2:33 pm | NZTA
Following extensive safety work by Waka Kotahi contractors, State Highway 6 at Dellows Bluff west of Murchison will reopen by 8 am tomorrow, in time for returning holiday traffic. The road was closed following a major rockfall early on Wednesday morning. ... More >>
Snow On Highways On The Canterbury/ Otago Border And Around Tekapo
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 11:38 am | NZTA
The last few highways still closed by yesterday’s heavy snowfall should be opening around lunchtime or early afternoon today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Some stuck trucks had to be towed off the Lindis and Burkes Passes and from SH8 either ... More >>
Storm Update: Canterbury , West Coast And A Bit Wider – Severe Weather
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 12:20 pm | NZTA
This is quite a fast changing blast of weather affecting several key routes. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2207/5a9a7e2dcb17d859964d.jpeg" width="720" height="599"> SH73 on the Canterbury side ... More >>
Delays For Road Users Between Otira And Arthur’s Pass, SH73 Next Week, Electricity Conductor Repair
Friday, 17 June 2022, 2:30 pm | NZTA
People who drive between the West Coast and Canterbury via SH73 will face daytime delays next Tuesday and Wednesday, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Ventia and Transpower need to repair a damaged conductor, part of the electricity network to ... More >>
Slip At Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge, SH6, Highway To Be Reassessed Midday Tomorrow
Thursday, 16 June 2022, 10:30 am | NZTA
Highway maintenance crews continue to clear an active (ie still occurring) slip at Lyell on the Upper Buller Gorge, SH6, says Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on the West Coast. The highway has been ... More >>
Strong Winds Set To Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 10 June 2022, 2:49 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi advises motorists that today’s high winds may result in lane closures and speed restrictions on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Metservice has issued the wind warnings for Auckland that will remain in place throughout the day until 8pm ... More >>
Winter Blast Going Into The Weekend
Thursday, 9 June 2022, 3:21 pm | NZTA
Winter is here for many parts of the country today and into the weekend, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Be ready for cold and wintery conditions across the southern and central South Island and the lower North Island as we head into the ... More >>
Waitangi River Bridge Closed To Overweight Vehicles
Monday, 21 March 2022, 2:23 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi advises that overweight vehicles can no longer use SH10’s Waitangi River Bridge due to safety concerns. From today Monday 21 March, a variation will be issued for all current overweight vehicle permit holders to use SH1 as the alternative ... More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance To Start This Sunday
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 2:13 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists who cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge at night to be aware of lane closures and detours while maintenance takes place. The planned safety improvements start this Sunday at 9.30pm, and will take place over the next ... More >>
Plan For Delays, SH6 South Of Nelson Towards Murchison, Through To The End Of April
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 2:59 pm | NZTA
People driving south of Nelson towards Murchison on SH6 could face delays up to 30 minutes at a time from this week, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2203/17855934bbfcb8c376d2.jpeg" ... More >>
Reseal/rehab For Roads In Queenstown Lakes And Central Otago Ends For Another Summer Season
Monday, 7 March 2022, 3:15 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s summer works have come to a close with crews completing the equivalent of 80km of new road seal across the network over three months. This included sites across the district from Makarora, Wye Creek and Kyeburn ... More >>
Road To Zero Roundabout Project Completed Invercargill
Friday, 4 March 2022, 2:06 pm | NZTA
Southland’s newest roundabout linking Invercargill and the Bluff highway will increase safety and result in fewer crashes, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The $5 million roundabout at the Elles Road/ State Highway 1 intersection in Invercargill ... More >>
West Coast Detour For Arthur’s Pass Route Drivers This Weekend
Monday, 28 February 2022, 11:41 am | NZTA
People driving between Greymouth and Christchurch via Arthur’s Pass this weekend will need to take a detour, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The detour will be via Lake Brunner/Moana for the section of highway closest to Greymouth. Due to ... More >>
Up To Half Hour Delays Kaikōura Highway Next Week, Tuesday And Wednesday - Plan Ahead
Friday, 25 February 2022, 3:48 pm | NZTA
The steel rockmesh installed after the Kaikōura earthquakes on the cliffs south of the town will be cleared of rock build-up on two days next week, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The recent torrential rainy weather has filled up some mesh ... More >>
SH1, Main Road, Waikouaiti – Resealing Work About To Begin
Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 10:42 am | NZTA
People who drive on SH1 north of Dunedin need to build in extra time in the next week or two with the Main Road through Waikouaiti getting a re-seal. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and its Coastal Otago highway maintenance team the Highway Highlanders ... More >>
South Island Road Closures Following Heavy Rain And Slips
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 10:44 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi is advising of multiple road closures across the West Coast and one in the Tasman district this morning, due to heavy rain which has caused surface flooding and slips across the region. Crews have been out since first light assessing road ... More >>
Weld Pass, SH1, Full Night Closures From Next Weekend, Slightly Changed Timeframe
Friday, 4 February 2022, 3:56 pm | NZTA
Full night closures Weld Pass, SH1, Blenheim over five nights from 13 February Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be working on the Weld Pass, on SH1 in Marlborough, for five nights from Sunday, 13 February. The Weld Pass, between Blenheim and Seddon, ... More >>
Heavy Rain Causing Surface Flooding South Westland And Into Otago
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 11:35 am | NZTA
The predicted heavy rain falling over SH6 in South Westland since the early hours of Wednesday is causing some surface flooding but so far no serious slips or highway delays, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. South Westland rivers are rising rapidly ... More >>
