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Snow and ice impact upon South Island highways
Friday, 5 August 2016, 9:16 am | NZTA
Drivers should be ready for snow and ice on many South Island State Highways this morning, says the NZ Transport Agency. The wider Dunedin area and Palmerston to Gore, is very icy and road users need to take care. Care is needed on all alpine passes ... More >>
Haast to Otago highway closing at neck of Lake Wanaka 5pm
Monday, 1 August 2016, 3:12 pm | NZTA
West Coast to Otago SH 6 closing from 5 pm tonight Bean Bluff, next to Lake Wanaka, aiming to reopen 8 am Tuesday More >>
Reports in NZ Herald about East West project are incorrect
Monday, 1 August 2016, 1:46 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says a story published by the NZ Herald earlier today (1 August) about the East West Link project is incorrect. The NZ Herald has since corrected the story. More >>
NZTA Traffic Bulletin
Monday, 1 August 2016, 11:36 am | NZTA
A slip near Boundary Creek, between Makarora and the Neck* of Lake Wanaka, was cleared just before 10 am today and traffic is again able to get through to the West Coast. Drivers should anticipate short delays with one-way traffic likely. More >>
Waikato and Bay of Plenty roadwork update
Friday, 29 July 2016, 1:01 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises Waikato and Bay of Plenty motorists to leave extra time when travelling over the coming month as work continues on major projects and safety improvements. More >>
NZTA Weekly Traffic Bulletin - 31 July – 06 August 2016
Friday, 29 July 2016, 11:07 am | NZTA
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 the next available date, prior to Friday, 5 August ... More >>
Ice and snow driving warning
Friday, 29 July 2016, 9:40 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency closed State Highway 73 during the night between Arthurs Pass and Otira due to heavy falls of snow, however it has since reopened with chains essential and snow easing this morning so far. More >>
Snow possible late afternoon, overnight South Island passes
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 12:39 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency warns all drivers crossing the South Island’s alpine passes – Arthurs and Lewis Passes - as well as the Lindis Pass, South Canterbury, and the Haast Pass, to carry chains tonight and early tomorrow, as snow is forecast from ... More >>
Second weekend of safety repairs - Carmen Road
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 11:26 am | NZTA
KiwiRail’s safety repairs to its rail crossing at Carmen Road, Hornby, part of State Highway 1, between Main South Road and Waterloo Road, will create detours for north and southbound drivers this weekend. More >>
Slip repair will see SH1 passing lane at Moerewa open again
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 3:32 pm | NZTA
Work is due to begin this week on repairing two slips on State Highway 1 at Moerewa’s Turntable Hill. When the slip repair is finished a one kilometre northbound passing lane will be reopened, helping ease traffic delays for motorists heading up the hill. ... More >>
Overnight motorway closures
Friday, 22 July 2016, 2:33 pm | NZTA
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 the next available date, prior to Friday, 29 July ... More >>
More traffic as people head home after school holidays
Friday, 22 July 2016, 2:18 pm | NZTA
Traffic expected to be heavier than usual as people head home after school holidays, allow extra time when travelling More >>
South Island weather warning, strong winds, rain on West Coa
Friday, 22 July 2016, 12:36 pm | NZTA
The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the west and north of the South Island forSaturday 23 July and a strong wind warning for Fiordland and Southland with gusts up to 140km/h. More >>
Delays at SH29A Maungatapu roundabout this weekend
Friday, 22 July 2016, 12:14 pm | NZTA
Expect lengthy delays at SH29A Maungatapu roundabout this weekend, avoid the area if possible More >>
KiwiRail repairs will affect Hornby commercial area
Friday, 22 July 2016, 12:11 pm | NZTA
KiwiRail’s repairs to its rail crossing at Carmen Road (part of State Highway 1), between Main South Road and Waterloo Road, Hornby, will create detours for north and southbound drivers two weekends in a row. More >>
State Highway 2 north of Gisborne now open
Friday, 22 July 2016, 11:25 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 north of Gisborne, between Ngakoroa Road and Bond Road, is now open following a fatal crash early this morning. One person died and another suffered serious injuries in the crash. The ... More >>
Motorists encouraged to avoid SH29A Maungatapu roundabout
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 11:51 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers to avoid State Highway 29A at the Maungatapu roundabout this weekend as delays of up to 12 minutes are possible. More >>
Improving safety and congestion on State Highway 2
Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 3:59 pm | NZTA
Open days an opportunity to find out more about plan to improve safety and congestion on SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi More >>
Detours for Matamata traffic July 27-28
Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 11:40 am | NZTA
Night-time detours will be in place at Matamata next week while work is carried out on the stormwater network in the Waikato town. The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that contractors will be on site on State Highway 24-Broadway from 8pm ... More >>
Crash on State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Rangitata
Monday, 18 July 2016, 3:57 pm | NZTA
A crash south of Ashburton, Mid Canterbury, this afternoon will cause delays on State Highway 1. More >>
