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Keeping Road Users Safe With Split Site Weigh Station, SH1 Near Rakaia
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 10:29 am | NZTA
People who drive between Christchurch and Ashburton on SH1 will notice some activity near Rakaia from later this week, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Contractors are starting to construct a split site Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC), previously ... More >>
Flooding At Entrance To Picton, SH1
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 2:53 pm | NZTA
The weather system that has brought torrential rain to the Coromandel Peninsula and East Cape has made its way to the top of the South Island, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Surface flooding is delaying traffic on SH1 at Koromiko, the entrance ... More >>
Night-time Maintenance Closures Coming For SH1, Weld Pass, Marlborough And Four Nights Work On The Hundalees
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 2:23 pm | NZTA
Residents and users of SH1 in Marlborough need to be prepared for a series of night closures at Weld Pass, south of Blenheim, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Two weeks of night works are planned between Sunday, 22 January and Friday, 3 February. ... More >>
Warkworth To Wellsford Overnight Closures
Friday, 9 December 2022, 10:23 am | NZTA
People travelling north of Auckland on SH1 will need to plan ahead for further overnight closures through Dome Valley. Crews have been working hard during overnight closures to prepare the roads for the holiday period but due to the high level of rainfall ... More >>
Rock Clearing Work, State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 10:48 am | NZTA
Murchison residents and regular users of State Highway 6 need to be ready for night-time travel delays as rock clearing works get underway at Dellows Bluff from Monday, 5 December. Contractors will be hard at work on the cliff face responsible for rock ... More >>
Boom, Boom – Rock Clearing Works Coming Soon For State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 10:11 am | NZTA
Residents and regular users of State Highway 6, Dellows Bluff, near Murchison, can expect a bit of noise and some traffic delays from Monday, 5 December. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South Island, says contractors will ... More >>
Speeding Up Work In South Auckland
Friday, 18 November 2022, 10:35 am | NZTA
South Auckland is another step closer to a transport network with better and safer travel options, following Waka Kotahi lodging consents for the next stage of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project - part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme (NZUP). ... More >>
Closures On SH6 Through Greymouth, From This Sunday Night For A Week
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 11:55 am | NZTA
The main road through Greymouth, SH6, will be closing in three sections overnight from this weekend – Sunday, 13 November. Summer paving work will be underway 8 pm to 5 am, Sunday 13 November to Friday night/ Saturday morning, 18/19 November. ... More >>
SH1 North Canterbury Resealing Work Starts Next Week
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 11:16 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will soon return to work on SH1 in North Canterbury, between the Cam River bridge and the SH71 (Lineside Rd) overbridge, for a scheduled reseal. It’s a key step in boosting the safety and resilience of this 2.4km section ... More >>
SH8 Beaumont Bridge Short Diversion While New Western Approach Is Built From Monday
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 10:31 am | NZTA
People who use SH8 in Beaumont, between Dunedin and Central Otago, will face a short detour near the new bridge over the Clutha River from Monday, 14 November. To keep everyone safe while the new bridge’s western approach is being built, drivers will ... More >>
Coastal Otago/ Greater Dunedin Summer Highway Work Underway
Monday, 31 October 2022, 2:24 pm | NZTA
Highway repairs and resealing are getting underway on the highways north, south and inland from Dunedin for this summer maintenance season, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Called the “Coastal Otago” area by Waka Kotahi, the area encompasses ... More >>
Connecting Residents In The Closure Zone. State Highway 6 Whangamoa Closure Update
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 12:28 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi has met with affected community members to outline options for those in the closure zone when State Highway 6 closes for emergency repairs next month. The route will be closed at six am Tuesday, 1 November and is due to reopen on Sunday, ... More >>
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 >>
