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NZTA - Latest News [Page 14]
Rock Shelter, SH73, Otira Gorge, Reminder Hours Open Week Starting 9 September, Four Hour Daytime Closure Monday
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:51 am | NZTA
NZTA understands that this work is disruptive and appreciates people’s understanding while we make this site safe and get the highway back to normal operations for the summer. Alternative route between the West Coast and Canterbury – the Lewis Pass. More >>
Second Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre Gets Underway At Rakaia
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | NZTA
The northbound Centre will be on the corner of SH1 and Weavers Road and is due to be completed late in 2025. More >>
Bridge Repairs SH1 Rangitata – Delays From Week Starting 16 September
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:48 pm | NZTA
As part of the repairs and maintenance of the bridge currently underway, close to three months of piling works start next week (Monday, 16 September), says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Reminder Of Hours Open Otira Gorge This Weekend And Next Week, SH73, Rock Shelter Work Well Underway
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:01 pm | NZTA
NZTA understands that this work is disruptive to highway drivers and appreciates people’s patience while we make this site safe and get the highway back to reliable operations for the summer visitor season. More >>
Highways Reopened This Afternoon - Haast, Mt Cook, Milford Sound Piopiotahi Road
Friday, 13 September 2024, 3:59 pm | NZTA
We encourage customers to plan their journey, given that further areas and highways may be affected over the weekend as the icy, snowy system moves up and across central Te Wai Pounamu. More >>
UPDATE, 4pm: SH1 Between Bombay And Ramarama Will Likely Remain Closed Overnight
Monday, 26 August 2024, 4:21 pm | NZTA
Due to significant damage to the wire rope barrier system in both directions, NZTA is advising motorists that SH1 between Bombay and Ramarama will likely remain closed overnight while a temporary steel barrier is put in place. It is expected all lanes ... More >>
Arthur’s Pass To Otira Highway Reopening Midday Saturday, Closing Overnight From 5.30 PM
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 2:44 pm | NZTA
The SH73 route between the West Coast and Canterbury will re-open at midday today, subject to inspection. Snowfall melt and heavy rainfall bringing rocks onto the western side of the Otira Rock Shelter has closed the road in recent days, ... More >>
Getting Port Chalmers’ George St Ready For Summer, Ahead Of The Cruise Ship Season
Friday, 23 August 2024, 7:37 pm | NZTA
The work will start at the Port Otago end at the Beach St/George St intersection. The crew will then work down George St towards the Wickliffe Terrace intersection. More >>
Wet Weather Coming Up The West Coast
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 12:21 pm | NZTA
MetService has issued an Orange rain warning for the Westland and Buller Districts today into Friday, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Forecast Strong Winds May Affect Auckland Harbour Bridge Traffic This Weekend
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 6:23 pm | NZTA
Motorists must drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway. These will show if reduced speed limits, lane closures, or a full closure (depending on wind thresholds) are in place. More >>
All Highways Open After Snow South Island, But Expect Overnight Closures, 3 Pm Update
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 4:54 pm | NZTA
Snow, ice update South Canterbury, Otago, Canterbury-West Coast 3pm Wednesday Central and southern South Island drivers, and alpine pass travellers, need to drive for ice conditions this week and check their routes before heading off, says NZ Transport ... More >>
Two South Canterbury Highways Closing Overnight, Porters Pass And Ross To Harihari Closed Now
Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 8:22 pm | NZTA
Both SH80, the Mt Cook/ Aoraki highway from Lake Pukaki, and SH8/ Burkes Pass between Fairlie and Twizel, were closed this morning but re-opened around lunchtime with patchy snow and seven crews working hard to keep the surface driveable. More >>
Heavy Snow And Rain Warnings For South Island Drivers
Monday, 29 July 2024, 4:24 pm | NZTA
NZTA is reminding drivers that roads can be closed at short notice in bad weather. Please check road and weather conditions before you travel: journeys.nzta.govt.nz. More >>
Warm, Clear Weather Opens Up Lake Pukaki/ Twizel Highway To 100km/hour From Friday Morning, After 10 Am
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 6:59 pm | NZTA
Crews will check the highway Friday morning and once the temperature is above 0 degrees, the signs will be covered, likely after 10 am. More >>
Lake Pukaki Twizel Highway Speed Reduction In Black Ice And Freezing Fog Conditions – More Detail
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 4:23 pm | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s current measures to request people to slow down south of Tekapo through to Lake Pukaki/Twizel will remain in place while the cold hoar frost and black ice conditions continue. Yesterday signs ... More >>
Temporary Speed Limit Around Pukaki After Spate Of Crashes In Black Ice And Freezing Foggy Conditions
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 5:52 pm | NZTA
These new, temporary speed limits are in place from today, 23 July. They will be reviewed and amended across the coming winter days to match the conditions/ground temperatures in this area and weather forecasts. More >>
NZ Transport Agency Traffic Bulletin: SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Re-opens
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 6:18 pm | NZTA
NZTA will continue monitoring the hill for any more movement to ensure it remains safe for road users. More >>
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Closed Due To Slips – Crews Onsite Working To Clear The Road
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 5:55 pm | NZTA
We ask all traffic to avoid the Paparoa Oakley Road due to a large under slip and for light vehicles to use the Cove Road and heavy vehicles to use SH12/14. More >>
SH8 Closed Following Serious Crash – Expect Delays
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 12:00 pm | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users to expect delays with the closure of SH8 from Lake Tekapo to the intersection of SH80 at Lake Pukaki following a serious crash before 9am today. There are no immediate detour routes available, ... More >>
Rangitata SH1 Bridge Pile Repairs Next Week – Expect Delays
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 4:00 pm | NZTA
All other traffic on the bridge including HPMV is unaffected by the repairs. More >>
