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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 >>

10am – Highway Partially Reopens After Fire

Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:32 am | NZTA

The section of SH96 between the intersections of SH1 and Waimumu Road is now open to the single lane, with a temporary reduced speed limit of 30km/h, and road users are being asked to stop on request. More >>

Cobden Bridge Closures Postponed Due To Weather

Friday, 28 November 2025, 8:59 am | NZTA

This work has been rescheduled for the following week, and is now due to take place from Monday 8 December to Thursday 11 December, with the closures from 10am to 2pm each day. More >>

Joint Replacement East Tamaki Road Overbridge

Monday, 24 November 2025, 1:32 pm | NZTA

Nearby properties will experience increased noise levels as the team will need to cut into the road surface, remove and replace the bridge joint and reinstate the road surface. More >>

6.50am – SH1 North Of Timaru Reopened After Fatal Crash

Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:08 am | NZTA

The road reopened about 1.20am this morning. More >>

Delays Due To SH1 Lane Closure

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 7:35 pm | NZTA

Road users are being advised to expect delays on the Christchurch Northern Motorway/State Highway 1 this afternoon after a vehicle crash. A section of the motorway, before the Tram Road off ramp, was initially down to one northbound lane after emergency ... More >>