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Overnight Maintenance Work On SH1 Between Gillies Ave And Khyber Pass Road

Monday, 11 May 2026, 1:31 pm | NZTA

From this Sunday (17 May), maintenance and upgrades on stormwater assets on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Gillies Ave and Khyber Pass Road will be carried out. Works will take place at night-time Sunday to Thursdays between 10pm and 5am and is expected ... More >>

UPDATE: 12.20pm – SH96 Open With Restriction

Monday, 11 May 2026, 12:53 pm | NZTA

Following a motorcycle crash this morning, part of State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is open again, but traffic is required to stop on demand at the site. This stop/go traffic management between Factory Road and Keen Road is expected ... More >>

UPDATE: Flooding Issues, Rockfall Continue This Morning

Saturday, 9 May 2026, 2:45 pm | NZTA

While the rain has eased and MetService has now lifted its weather warnings for the South Island, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) area warnings for surface flooding and restrictions around slips remain in place this morning. In Christchurch, ... More >>

UPDATE 2: Raised Weather Warnings For Road Users

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 1:58 pm | NZTA

A strong wind watch is in place for Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound for tomorrow night. More >>

UPDATE: Raised Weather Warnings For Road Users

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 1:19 pm | NZTA

NZTA also urges extra care when travelling in strong winds, especially those in high-sided or towing vehicles and on motorcycles. More >>

SH6 Near Invercargill Closed By Crash

Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:02 pm | NZTA

State Highway 6/Winton-Lorneville Highway, north of Invercargill, is closed tonight following a crash. The highway is closed at Makarewa between Orion Road East and Flora Road East. A detour is in place: Northbound traffic should turn right onto ... More >>

400 Truffières And Growing: NZ Truffle Sector Launches First National Truffle Day

Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:42 pm | NZTA

Now estimated at around 400 truffières nationwide, with plantings ranging from dozens to thousands of trees, the sector is gaining momentum as a high-value niche within New Zealand’s primary industries. More >>

Detour Available As SH8 Remains Closed After Overnight Crash

Saturday, 2 May 2026, 8:11 am | NZTA

A detour is in place while a stretch of State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed this morning following a truck crash overnight. SH8/Tarras-Cromwell Road is closed near Lindis River Bridge in Central Otago. Road users are advised to avoid ... More >>

Median Barrier Installation SH1 Bombay

Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:35 pm | NZTA

At the end of installation another 5 nights will be required to remove the temporary barriers. More >>

Serious Crash In North Otago Blocks SH1

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:55 pm | NZTA

Road users are being urged to avoid State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road in North Otago, or to delay their journeys, after a serious crash this afternoon. The multi-vehicle crash occurred just north of the intersection with Mile Flat Road. Emergency services ... More >>

Short Delays Expected For SH1 Repair Work

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 12:53 pm | NZTA

Road users are encouraged to plan ahead for delays expected next week as repair work is undertaken on State Highway 1/Main South Road between Rolleston and Burnham. The work to repair the temporary road shoulder near the new Dunns Crossing Road roundabout ... More >>

Delays Possible After Christchurch Crash

Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 5:57 pm | NZTA

Road users are being warned of potential delays after a crash on State Highway 74/Queen Elizabeth II Drive in Christchurch. The crash happened about 1km east of the Marshland Rd intersection, and reports from emergency services at the scene were that the road ... More >>

May Night Works Near SH1 Redoubt Road Interchange

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 12:27 pm | NZTA

These works are weather dependent and may change from the advertised dates. More >>

SH73 Closed By Crash

Friday, 24 April 2026, 8:50 am | NZTA

People should allow extra time for travel because of the closure. An update will be provided when the status of the road changes. More >>

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge Closed Due To Truck Roll

Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:55 pm | NZTA

Road users will need to detour via State Highway 10 or delay their travel. The road is likely to remain fully closed until early evening. More >>

Highway Closures For Anzac Day Services

Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:52 pm | NZTA

People are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, and to allow extra time for travel where closures or increased traffic volumes occur. More >>

Warnings Of Light Snow On The Roads As Winter Looms

Monday, 20 April 2026, 1:23 pm | NZTA

A MetService strong wind watch is also in effect for the Buller, Grey and Westland districts on the West Coast, with advice that southeast winds may approach several gale force in exposed places. This watch is currently in place until noon tomorrow. More >>

UPDATE: 3.35pm – SH1 Fully Reopened At Hampden

Monday, 13 April 2026, 5:34 pm | NZTA

State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road in North Otago has fully reopened following a serious crash this morning. Road users are asked to take extra care travelling in the area just north of Hampden, and some delays can still be expected along this ... More >>

UPDATE: 12pm – SH1 Reopened At Hampden With Stop/Go

Monday, 13 April 2026, 12:10 pm | NZTA

A section of State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road closed by a serious crash this morning is now open under traffic management that requires road users to stop on demand. People are asked to take extra care travelling through this area just north ... More >>

UPDATE: 11.10am – SH1 Closure Points Confirmed

Monday, 13 April 2026, 11:41 am | NZTA

As emergency services continue their work at the site of a serious crash in North Otago, closure points have been confirmed for State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road. The SH1 closure applies between the intersections Mile Flat Road and Findlays Road. ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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