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UPDATE: Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Blenheim (SH1 Open Under Stop/Go Traffic Controls)
Monday, 13 July 2026, 7:41 pm | NZTA
Drivers can expect ongoing delays while traveling through the area. Emergency services remain at the scene. More >>
UPDATE: 1.30pm, 12 July 2026 – Landslip Risk Being Addressed As SH1 Reopening In Sight
Sunday, 12 July 2026, 3:46 pm | NZTA
Even after reopening, work will need to continue on this section of highway, including in the Conway River alongside the highway once the river level has dropped sufficiently. More >>
UPDATE: 11.45am, 11 July 2026 – Progress Being Made Towards SH1 Reopening
Saturday, 11 July 2026, 2:34 pm | NZTA
Good progress is being made on repairing and clearing a closed section of State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, with optimism that if the weather holds it should be able to reopen early next week as previously indicated. State Highway 1 remains closed ... More >>
SH1 Closure Remains, SH8 Also Now Closed: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:05 am | NZTA
State Highway 8 is closed again as of this morning from Lake Tekapo to Twizel in the Mackenzie Basin. People are asked to avoid this area or delay their journeys. More >>
UPDATE: 7 July 2026, 6.30pm – South Island Connection Maintained But Weather Risks Remain
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:23 pm | NZTA
With State Highway 1 between Waipara in Canterbury, and Ward in Marlborough, being closed overnight because of severe flooding, road users will have access to a detour route, but it will take much longer and may be subject to other closures or restrictions. ... More >>
Update: Snow To Linger For Parts Of Central South Island: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 2:58 pm | NZTA
In Otago, snow showers are forecast to leave up to 3cm of snow on the ground from tomorrow morning on State Highway 8/Lindis Pass, the Crown Range Road and State Highway 94/Milford Road. More >>
Update: 7 July 2026, 12pm – SH1 Closure Extended And Expected Overnight
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 12:36 pm | NZTA
The route, or parts of it, will reopen when it is safe for road users. A detour is available inland via State Highways 7, 65 and 6, but this will add significantly to travel times. More >>
UPDATE: 6 July 2026, 6.15pm – Caution Urged With Rain, Snow And Ice Ahead
Monday, 6 July 2026, 7:29 pm | NZTA
People are encouraged to plan their travel carefully, especially on inland state highways, and to be prepared for closures or disruptions. More >>
More Highways Reopened After Snow Clearance
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:19 pm | NZTA
State Highway 85 has also reopened between Becks and Kyeburn in Otago following an earlier closure. More >>
Partial Reopening For SH8 In Mackenzie Basin
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:02 pm | NZTA
People travelling between Fairlie and Lake Tekapo are urged to travel with extra care. More >>
Adjustments To Highway Closures
Monday, 6 July 2026, 11:56 am | NZTA
Some changes have been made to sections of state highway closed because of snow or flooding. More >>
UPDATE: 5.30pm, 5 July 2026 – Snow Closures In Otago
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:14 pm | NZTA
The closure comes amid warnings of heavy rain and snow for the region. More >>
UPDATE: 1.15pm – Road Clear Again One SH8 Crash, Restriction For Another
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:30 pm | NZTA
State Highway 8/Timaru-Pleasant Point Highway in South Canterbury is clear again after a crash at the intersection with Arowhenua Road. Road users are asked to travel with care on this route. Those travelling in South Canterbury should also be aware ... More >>
Update: SH1 Dunedin Reopens After Crash: NZTA Waka Kotahi Bulletin
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 9:25 am | NZTA
Updates on the closed roads are expected later this morning. More >>
Ice Closes South Island Highways: NZTA Waka Kotahi Bulletin
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:25 am | NZTA
Roading crews have been laying grit on roads to improve traction in the freezing conditions, but roads will only be reopened when considered safe. More >>
Icy, Foggy Start To July For Canterbury Highways: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:36 pm | NZTA
Hoar frosts, freezing fog and black ice are predicted to make for a gnarly mix of roading conditions in the Mackenzie Basin area for the remainder of this week. More >>
SH6 Reopens With Restriction After Serious Crash
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 3:27 pm | NZTA
People are asked to travel with care through this area. More >>
9.40am – Trucks Stuck As Efforts Underway To Reopen SH73
Friday, 26 June 2026, 9:54 am | NZTA
An update on the road status is expected by around midday. State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel also remains closed. More >>
8am – Canterbury Closures For Snow And Ice
Friday, 26 June 2026, 8:33 am | NZTA
A further update will be provided as the situation changes. More >>
UPDATE: Southern Highways Reopened: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 2:32 pm | NZTA
Part of the Crown Range Road that had been closed is also now open. More >>
