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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 >>
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 >>
