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Overnight motorway closures 23 – 29 July 2017
Friday, 21 July 2017, 12:23 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 28 July ... More >>
Drive with extreme care in wet and windy conditions
Friday, 21 July 2017, 9:53 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers to slow down and take extra care on South Island roads today with heavy overnight and morning rain causing surface flooding throughout Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikoura coast, and mid and south Canterbury. More >>
Work planned to improve safety on SH1 through Dome Valley
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 4:37 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is planning improvements to make State Highway 1 through the Dome Valley safer. The proposed changes which will begin next year include widening the centre line and road side shoulders and installing flexible road safety barriers. ... More >>
On-going slips keeping SH4 closed
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 4:12 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is currently assessing a large slip on State Highway 4, which is set to keep the Whanganui to Raetihi route closed until late tomorrow, and possibly longer. More >>
Wet Weather Coming to South Island's East Coast
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 10:05 am | NZTA
Wet weather coming to east coast, South Island, coinciding with end of the school holidays More >>
SH1 Desert Road Closed While Urgent Work Is Carried Out
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 10:15 am | NZTA
State Highway 1 Desert Road will close for two short periods on Wednesday morning while urgent safety work is carried out. More >>
Winter Storm Update 5 – Central Plateau
Friday, 14 July 2017, 4:46 pm | NZTA
Winter Storm Update 5 – Central Plateau The NZ Transport Agency says access through the middle of North Island has now been restored. Most of the highways are open except for State Highway 1 Desert Road where snow clearing work is continuing. But Transport ... More >>
Hazardous goods fire near Boyle River
Friday, 14 July 2017, 2:44 pm | NZTA
People using the Lewis Pass/ SH7 highway this morning and up till early afternoon will be encouraged to stop at Murchison and Culverden as the highway is closed due to a truck trailer hazardous goods fire near Boyle River. More >>
Overnight motorway closures 16 – 22 July 2017
Friday, 14 July 2017, 2:34 pm | NZTA
Overnight motorway closures 16 – 22 July 2017 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at ... More >>
Winter Storm Update 4 – Central Plateau
Friday, 14 July 2017, 1:44 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says a small number of central North Island roads are beginning to open this afternoon but extra care is needed while there is still ice and snow on the road. More >>
Far North’s first set of traffic signals switched on today
Friday, 14 July 2017, 1:01 pm | NZTA
The Far North region’s first set of traffic signals has been switched on in Paihia today. The responsive traffic lights at the pedestrian crossing on Paihia’s waterfront are designed to provide a better balance between pedestrian safety and traffic moving ... More >>
Hazardous goods fire near Boyle River
Friday, 14 July 2017, 10:47 am | NZTA
14 July 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION Hazardous goods fire near Boyle River; Porters Pass open but chains essential/ no towing vehicles More >>
Potential new native flower species
Friday, 14 July 2017, 10:23 am | NZTA
A small pale pink flower blooming from cracks and crevices along Auckland’s Oakley Creek has caught the eye of botanists who believe they may be propagating a new, previously unidentified native species of geranium. More >>
Winter Storm Update 3 – Central Plateau
Friday, 14 July 2017, 8:35 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is asking people to continue to avoid all non-essential travel across the central North Island. More >>
Icy roads overnight Thursday to Friday and Saturday mornings
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 4:08 pm | NZTA
With snow moving off the South Island, icy and freezing conditions remain in many areas. More >>
Saddle Road maintenance work starting soon
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 3:12 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that road maintenance and surfacing works to repair sections of the pavement on the Saddle Road, is set to begin this Saturday 15 July. More >>
South Island highway summary in aftermath of snow and ice
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 11:17 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises all South Island road travellers to check the Traffic and Travel website and the map showing area warnings and highway closures for highway updates before heading out today. More >>
Protecting Motorway Dotterels
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 9:56 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on sections of the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area. More >>
Snow and ice over the South Island this evening
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 3:28 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises all South Island road travellers to check the Traffic and Travel website and the map showing area warnings and closures for highway updates before heading out tonight and tomorrow morning. More >>
Be prepared for more snow later today
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 2:15 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is warning drivers planning on driving State Highway 8 (Omarama, Tekapo, Twizel, Mt Cook, Fairlie), to be aware another snow shower is forecast around 4 pm and the highway could close again. More >>
