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NZTA - Latest News [Page 6]
Update: Some Highways To Remain Closed Overnight After Wild Day
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 7:42 pm | NZTA
We appreciate the closures today have been challenging for some, but we thank people for being patient and respectful towards our roading teams as we ensure road users are kept safe. More >>
Highway Closures Due To Fallen Trees, Power Lines
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 2:44 pm | NZTA
List of closures in place on State Highways. More >>
Crash Closes SH73 At Springfield
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 10:49 am | NZTA
The highway is closed from Coxs Road to Brooksdale Road. People are asked to avoid the area or delay their journeys if possible. More >>
UPDATE: 6.30pm – SH7 To Remain Closed Overnight
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 6:42 pm | NZTA
State Highway 7, between the turn-off to Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction (including Lewis Pass), will remain closed overnight due to erosion/scouring of the highway and flooding. The situation is due to be reassessed tomorrow morning. More >>
UPDATE: 4.10pm – SH1 Closure, Kaikōura To Blenheim, Due To Various Hazards
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 4:55 pm | NZTA
Road users are asked to avoid this section of SH1 or delay travel if possible. More >>
Update: 12.40pm – SH69 Also Closed By Weather Impacts
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 12:47 pm | NZTA
Due to flooding, State Highway 69 is now closed at the Inangahua Landing, at Inangahua River Bridge. Road users should avoid the area or consider using an alternative route. Multiple areas in the West Coast region, and extending onto the Canterbury side of ... More >>
UPDATE: 2.30pm – SH8 Reopens, But Wind Risk Still High
Monday, 20 October 2025, 3:06 pm | NZTA
Wind gusts in excess of 140km/h have been recorded in the Mackenzie Country today. More >>
Fallen Tree Closes SH88 In Dunedin
Monday, 20 October 2025, 1:12 pm | NZTA
Road users should avoid this closed section of State Highway 88/Anzac Avenue and use alternative routes. More >>
UPDATE: 19 October – Both Lanes Of SH73 Open Again After Slip
Sunday, 19 October 2025, 1:46 pm | NZTA
A further assessment of the measures at the site is expected later today. More >>
UPDATE: 18 October – Strong Winds Having An Impact On Roads
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 1:50 pm | NZTA
In high winds, those driving high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and towing vehicles should be especially cautious. More >>
SH1 Closure To Continue Tonight After Vehicle Fire
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 7:12 pm | NZTA
The hazardous nature of the goods being carried by the vehicle means the recovery of the remains of the vehicle and clean-up at the site may take several more hours. More >>
Slip Restricts SH73, Strong Winds Continue
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 5:38 pm | NZTA
Contractors for NZTA have responded to a number of reports of fallen trees on state highways around Canterbury and the West Coast. More >>
Flooding And Slips On Highways After Heavy Rain
Friday, 10 October 2025, 9:47 am | NZTA
MetService still has heavy rain warnings in place for the Buller and Grey Districts, the Westland District about and north of the Glaciers, and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from around Mount Cook to Lewis Pass. More >>
Rockfall Resilience Works Planned Near Murchison
Friday, 10 October 2025, 8:36 am | NZTA
Contractors will be on site from next week at two sites near Murchison – one at the Granity Narrows on State Highway 6 between Kawatiri and Owen Junction, and the other near O’Sullivan’s Junction – also on State Highway 6. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Wind Alert Tomorrow
Monday, 6 October 2025, 6:40 pm | NZTA
If there is potential for sudden and high wind gusts on the bridge, lowering the speed limit gives motorists time to react and take more care. More >>
SH16 Churchill Street Intersection Upgrade
Monday, 6 October 2025, 1:45 pm | NZTA
Work is happening overnight Sundays to Thursdays between 9pm and 5am. During construction, traffic management will be in place for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. More >>
Delays After Crash Near Arthur’s Pass
Monday, 6 October 2025, 12:54 pm | NZTA
Road users should take care driving through the area. More >>
UPDATE: 8.10pm – SH90 To Remain Closed Overnight
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:31 pm | NZTA
State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi is expected to remain closed overnight because of flooding. A further update is expected by 9am tomorrow morning. More >>
Flooding In Otago & Southland Impacting Travel On Highways
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 1:07 pm | NZTA
Other highways in the region may be down to one lane or partially blocked, and people should take note of signage and take care where there is water on the roads. More >>
Buckling The Trend: Rugby Stripes Become Road Safety Wake-Up Call
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 7:42 am | NZTA
The campaign is aimed at those least likely to buckle up – men aged 18–39 in rural regions – by taking the message of road safety directly to grassroots rugby. More >>
