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UPDATE: 7.30pm – Overnight Closure Expected For SH90

Sunday, 25 January 2026, 7:40 pm | NZTA

State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to the ongoing flooding situation. A detour remains in place. An update on the situation is expected tomorrow morning. More >>

Flooding closes SH90 in Otago

Sunday, 25 January 2026, 5:04 pm | NZTA

State Highway 90/Tapanui-Waikoikoi Road in Otago has been closed because of flooding. A detour is in place: southbound traffic should turn right onto Station Road, continue onto Seddon Hill Road, then turn left onto Koi Road back onto SH90. The reverse applies ... More >>

Overnight Full Closures Of SH22 Immediately West Of Drury Interchange

Friday, 23 January 2026, 9:03 am | NZTA

Full overnight closures from 9pm to 5am of this section of SH22 (in both directions) are required as part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project, to lay new asphalt surfacing ahead of switching SH22 traffic lanes into a new alignment. More >>

UPDATE: 2.40pm – SH6 Clear Again After Vehicle Crash

Monday, 19 January 2026, 3:11 pm | NZTA

State Highway 6 near Gibbston is clear again after a crash earlier today. While the vehicles involved have been cleared and all traffic restrictions are now lifted, road users are asked to travel with care. More >>

Delays For Traffic After Central Otago Crash

Monday, 19 January 2026, 1:11 pm | NZTA

Road users are advised to expect delays on State Highway 6/Gibbston Highway between Cromwell and Queenstown, after a vehicle crash. The crash near Gibbston is being attended by emergency services and people are asked to follow the directions of those ... More >>

UPDATE: 6.15pm – SH79 Reopens After Crash

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 6:46 pm | NZTA

State Highway 79/Cox Street in Geraldine has reopened following a vehicle crash this morning that damaged power lines. The section of highway between Inland Scenic Route 72/Talbot Street and Kennedy Street is now clear after work by emergency services ... More >>

Traffic Detour As Serious Crash Closes SH1 In Canterbury

Monday, 12 January 2026, 7:49 pm | NZTA

SH1 is closed between the intersections of Somerton Road, and Elizabeth Avenue in Rakaia. More >>

Night-Time Closures For Luggate Red Bridge Maintenance

Monday, 12 January 2026, 2:50 pm | NZTA

Doing the maintenance in the summer months allows the team extra daylight hours in which to work, while night-time closures minimise the impact on road users. More >>

Maintenance Work On North Canty Highways To Impact Travel

Monday, 12 January 2026, 1:53 pm | NZTA

A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>

Highway Closures For Tour Of Southland

Monday, 12 January 2026, 12:38 pm | NZTA

A series of state highway closures are being scheduled to support the upcoming Tour of Southland cycling event. Road users should plan around the following closures that align with the different stages of the event, which is being held from 18 to ... More >>

Update: 7.45pm – Flooding Closure Lifted, But Other SH73 Obstruction Still Being Worked On

Sunday, 11 January 2026, 8:01 pm | NZTA

The section of State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass has reopened following a closure due to flooding, however a nearby area remains blocked while a mudslide is still being cleared. The remaining affected area is east of Bealey, where a mudslide ... More >>

Multiple Trees Down On Highways In Strong Winds

Sunday, 11 January 2026, 4:58 pm | NZTA

NZTA urges all road users to take extra care when travelling in these gale force winds, especially those in high-sided or towing vehicles and on motorcycles. More >>

Caution Urged After Oil Spilled On SH73

Sunday, 28 December 2025, 6:37 pm | NZTA

Crews have been sent to the site of the spill to clean up the spill. More >>

Caution Urged On Roads Amid Thunderstorms, Hail

Saturday, 27 December 2025, 4:48 pm | NZTA

The thunderstorms may bring heavy rain, large hail and frequent lightning, with potential impacts being flash flooding and “extremely hazardous” driving conditions, MetService says. More >>

Partial SH1 Closure In Gore Due To Flooding

Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 8:02 pm | NZTA

Flooding has partially closed State Highway 1 in the Southland town of Gore. The southbound lane closure is in place on SH1 between Bowler Avenue and Eccles Street. The northbound lane remains open. A detour is available to southbound traffic: People ... More >>

Crash Closes SH75 On Banks Peninsula

Saturday, 13 December 2025, 4:06 pm | NZTA

A serious crash has resulted in the closure of State Highway 75/Christchurch Akaroa Road on Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula. The highway is closed between Summit Road and Long Bay Road, and emergency services are at the scene of the crash. People should ... More >>

UPDATE: 7pm – SH1 Fully Reopened After Fire

Friday, 5 December 2025, 7:16 pm | NZTA

Southbound traffic is flowing again on State Highway 1/Russley Road near Christchurch International Airport after a median strip fire. While the closure caused traffic congestion, it has eased since the fire was extinguished, and the highway is now ... More >>