NZTA - Latest News [Page 15]
UPDATE 3:10 PM: State Highway 65, Maruia To Shenandoah, Closed Following Truck Crash
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:52 pm | NZTA
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use the recommended detour. More >>
Full Steam Ahead On The Largest Road Rebuild Programme Ever For Northland
Monday, 7 October 2024, 5:03 pm | NZTA
This significant additional investment will mean you can expect to see a lot more activity across the state highway network, especially during peak summer, where the warmer temperatures and dry air helps new seal stick to the road, ensuring a quality ... More >>
Dunedin’s Northern Access Restored, Highway To Port Chalmers Reopening Monday Morning, 4.45 Pm Update Saturday
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 10:25 pm | NZTA
There are likely to be significant delays on SH88 on Monday with the new traffic management in place and short delays around the rock scaling/removal work. This route could also close at short notice again, depending on how the rockfall remediation/ ... More >>
Flooding Update Otago Highways Saturday Morning, 10 AM
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 2:03 pm | NZTA
“People need to be aware that crews are working hard to restore roads as fast as they can, so please slow down around them and avoid travel in areas that have been under water,” says NZTA Journey Manager Nicole Felts. More >>
Flooding Closures, Last Update For Friday
Friday, 4 October 2024, 5:13 pm | NZTA
People should delay their journeys and avoid these areas and check the NZTA Journey Planner for details or additional closures overnight and tomorrow morning after 8.30 am. More >>
Coal Truck Into Tree Crash: SH6 Entrance To Westport Now Open
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:41 pm | NZTA
The truck crash in the Lower Buller Gorge occurred before 9 am this morning. More >>
Delays On SH1 South Of Christchurch To South Canterbury Tonight
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 5:05 pm | NZTA
NZTA crews are repairing the highway pavement and potholes at the northern approach to the Ashburton/Hakatere River Bridge tonight. More >>
Coal Truck Into Tree Crash: Truck Recovery Extended To 6 PM, Entrance To Westport Blocked SH6 Towards Inangahua
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 5:03 pm | NZTA
The truck crash in the Lower Buller Gorge occurred before 9 am this morning. More >>
More Strong Winds Predicted For Auckland Tomorrow
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:07 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>
Reminder: SH1 closures this week between Silverdale and Warkworth
Monday, 16 September 2024, 7:15 pm | NZTA
NZTA thanks motorists in advance for their patience. More >>
Strong Winds Predicted Tomorrow – Take Care On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Monday, 16 September 2024, 3:32 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>
South Canterbury Detour Continuing Into The Afternoon
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:28 am | NZTA
The crash occurred around 6am, between Makihikihi and Hook. The Police Serious Crash Unit has now completed its work on site. More >>
South Canterbury Detour Not Suitable For HPMV Over 50MAX, Over-dimension, Over-weight Vehicles
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:28 am | NZTA
Any vehicles up to 50MAX (50 Tonnes) are able to take the SH82/Waimate detour which has a number of bridges with restricted weights applying. Any drivers of vehicles weighing over 50MAX (50 Tonnes) will need to queue. More >>
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 >>
