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Tree felling after storm damage
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 3:28 pm | NZTA
The recent severe winds and stormy weather brought down numerous trees* above SH7, the Lewis Pass west of the Hanmer Springs turnoff, in North Canterbury. More >>
Overnight road closures: Kawarau Gorge, Kingston Road, Haast
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 10:50 am | NZTA
Maintenance works on and near State Highway 6, will close the Kawarau Gorge, Kingston Road and Haast Road overnight, starting this weekend, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “We need to complete our post-winter clean-up and inspection of our network,” ... More >>
Half hour delays start next week, Upper Buller Gorge
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 10:08 am | NZTA
People who travel during daytime hours along the Upper Buller Gorge, SH6, will need to build in an extra 30 minutes from next week, 20 September. More >>
Avalanche risk keeps road into Milford Sound closed
Monday, 13 September 2021, 3:21 pm | NZTA
The highway between Te Anau and Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi remains closed today due to the ongoing high avalanche risk, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. More >>
Night closures Weld Pass, SH1, Blenheim over five nights
Monday, 13 September 2021, 11:15 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be working on the Weld Pass, on SH1 in Marlborough, for five nights at the end of September. Drivers will be allowed through every two hours overnight. More >>
$1.1 billion investment in Otago/Southland land transport
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 10:57 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has today announced a $1.1billion investment in the Otago/Southland land transport system to create a safe, resilient land transport system that supports economic recovery and growth. Waka Kotahi has published details ... More >>
$751 million investment for Northland’s land transport
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 10:05 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has today announced $751 million of investment in Northland’s land transport network over the next three years to improve safety, keep communities connected and support economic opportunities. The investment in ... More >>
Highway works restarting at COVID-19 Level Three
Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 10:28 am | NZTA
State highway works in the South Island/ Te Wai Pounamu will resume from today (Wednesday, 1 September), with last night’s move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for most of the country, excluding Auckland and Northland. More >>
Major Mid Canterbury intersection safety upgrade begins
Monday, 16 August 2021, 3:56 pm | NZTA
Work on a major intersection upgrade in Ashburton, Mid Canterbury, begins this week. The aim is to make it safer for school students, people who bike or walk and all road users to get around the growing town. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working ... More >>
Overnight Closures On Northern Motorway Extended, Will Move To Pavement Works At Silverdale Next
Friday, 13 August 2021, 2:07 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that overnight closures for essential maintenance tasks including road resurfacing on the Northern Motorway (SH1) between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale have been extended. The work had been scheduled ... More >>
Alpine Highways Could Remain Closed Into The Afternoon, South Canterbury Highway Latest To Close
Monday, 9 August 2021, 10:24 am | NZTA
Key alpine highways South Island/ Te Wai Pounamu could remain closed into the afternoon, South Canterbury highway closed also The Porters Pass/ Arthur’s Pass SH73 route linking Canterbury and the West Coast and the Lewis Pass route, SH7, will be reviewed ... More >>
Safer Highway Speed Limits For Milford Sound/Piopiotahi From Next Week
Monday, 2 August 2021, 2:04 pm | NZTA
New safer permanent speed limits are just around the corner on a 19km stretch of SH94 from the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. The new speed limits will take effect from Wednesday, 11 August, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “We ... More >>
Porter River Bridge, Arthur’s Pass Route, SH73 – Openings On The Hour Overnight Next Week
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 11:48 am | NZTA
The guardrail on the Porter River Bridge, SH73, is being permanently reinstated next week over four nights, Tuesday, 3 August to Friday, 6 August. The work will take place at night to avoid most daytime travellers – 7 pm to 5 am the next day, ... More >>
Upper South Island Highways Open Bar SH63 Renwick To St Arnaud
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 9:31 am | NZTA
All Upper South Island highways are currently open after the recent torrential rain, bar SH63 Renwick to near St Arnaud/ Tophouse. https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/349004 “Given the amount of damage to the road surface from the flood waters and seal ... More >>
Feedback Sought On SH1 Rolleston Flyover And Safety Improvements
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 8:57 am | NZTA
Plans for a State Highway 1 flyover and changes to busy intersections through Rolleston, south of Christchurch, are ready for the first round of public feedback. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has pop-up events planned over the next few weeks to share plans ... More >>
Update SH6, Murchison To Inangahua Upper Buller Gorge Highway Reopened At 3pm
Monday, 19 July 2021, 3:01 pm | NZTA
The Upper Buller Gorge, SH6, is now open again Murchison to Inangahua (and the Lower Buller Gorge earlier) relinking Nelson and Westport. Just one highway Top of South still closed: SH63 Renwick to Tophouse Road/St Arnaud is unlikely to open today however, ... More >>
Reconnecting Our Communities – Just Three Sections Of State Highway Still Closed Upper South Island, Says Waka Kotahi
Monday, 19 July 2021, 12:06 pm | NZTA
Nelson and Westport are both now accessible by the Lewis Pass and Springs Junction to the south and east, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, following the extensive flooding of recent days. “We do need road users to understand that reopening the ... More >>
Rain Causes Surface Flooding On The West Coast, One Highway Closed In Otago Due To A Slip
Friday, 16 July 2021, 9:48 am | NZTA
Road crews are monitoring conditions along the West Coast and the top of the South Island today, with some heavy but not unusual amounts of rain overnight on the West Coast. There are minor slips being cleared and some surface flooding, says Waka Kotahi ... More >>
Keep An Eye Out For Unexpected Hazards As Wet And Windy Conditions Hit The Upper North
Monday, 12 July 2021, 2:25 pm | NZTA
Motorists in Northland are advised to drive to the conditions and follow all posted road signs with a heavy rain warning in place for the area which may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. “There’s already some low-level surface flooding ... More >>
Overnight Closures On Northern Motorway For Maintenance
Monday, 12 July 2021, 10:23 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale for essential maintenance over a number of nights, beginning Sunday 18 July. All northbound lanes between Oteha Valley ... More >>
