NZTA - Latest News [Page 8]
Road Layout Changes At Pūhoi To Remain In Place Over King’s Birthday Weekend
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 10:43 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers heading north from Auckland of changes to the road layout on State Highway 1 at Pūhoi, which will remain in place this King’s Birthday weekend. The Johnstones Hill Tunnels can be a congestion ... More >>
Arthur’s Pass Highway Closed For Most Of A Weekend, 10 And 11 June
Monday, 29 May 2023, 11:58 am | NZTA
Arthur’s Pass highway closed for most of a weekend, 10 and 11 June More >>
Rock Scaling In The Buller Gorge, Between O’Sullivans Bridge And Westport, From 17 April
Friday, 14 April 2023, 1:06 pm | NZTA
People who are driving to Westport via the Buller Gorge, SH6, will need to factor in delays of up to half an hour over the next fortnight, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for Waka Kotahi on the West Coast, ... More >>
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Open In Both Directions
Friday, 31 March 2023, 9:43 am | NZTA
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills has opened in both directions for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle hit last month. Waka Kotahi contractors worked through the night to prepare final road surfacing and line marking, allowing the ... More >>
Detour For SH1 Drivers North Of Winchester, South Canterbury Saturday (tomorrow)
Friday, 24 March 2023, 12:50 pm | NZTA
South Canterbury drivers on SH1 will face detours all day Saturday, 25 March as a rail level crossing is repaired near Winchester, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The work will run over 12 hours, 6 am to 6 pm and affect traffic in both ... More >>
Daytime Full Closures Lower Buller Gorge, SH6, For Culvert Replacement
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 9:59 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be closing the Lower Buller Gorge, SH6, for two full days in early April, ahead of Easter, with a third day involving 20 minute delays. “An old culvert is being replaced with a larger, more resilient ... More >>
Rock Clearing Work Resumes At State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 9:19 am | NZTA
Murchison residents and regular users of State Highway 6 need to be ready for night-time travel delays with more rock clearing work planned for Dellows Bluff at the end of this month. Contractors will be removing dangerous rocks and overhangs from the cliff ... More >>
Rahu Saddle Reopens – Care Needed Today, SH7, And Alpine Highways
Friday, 17 March 2023, 9:48 am | NZTA
SH7 linking the West Coast and Canterbury has now reopened to traffic after a slip earlier today between Reefton and Springs Junction, the Rahu Saddle. The highway will be single lane at the slip point and there may be delays as wet weather creates ... More >>
NZTA Wins Emissions Court Case
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:25 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has successfully argued in the High Court that it is not bound by the Government’s Policy Statement on Land Transport which requires a reduction in emissions. Despite reduced greenhouse gas emissions being ... More >>
New Slip Overnight On The West Coast, Arthur's Pass Route Reopening 10 Am
Friday, 10 March 2023, 12:46 pm | NZTA
Additional slip nearer to Greymouth overnight, SH73 Arthur’s Pass route has re-opened The Arthur’s Pass route connecting the West Coast and Canterbury, SH73, has now reopened west of Jacksons, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. It was closed yesterday ... More >>
Akaroa Highway Reopens To Single Lane Past Crash Site
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 11:35 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews reopened SH75 south of Motukarara to a single lane just before 11.30 am this morning. Stop/Go traffic controllers will clear waiting traffic in each direction. “The highway should be open to both lanes early this ... More >>
Serious Crash Akaroa Highway, SH75 South Of Motukarara, No Detour
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 10:28 am | NZTA
Police have closed SH75 the single highway between Akaroa and Christchurch south of Motukarara this morning after a serious injury car crash around 9 am. There is no detour route. “People are encouraged to avoid the area until it reopens, which ... More >>
New MyWay Parklet In Timaru Ready For Use On Stafford St
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 11:52 am | NZTA
Timaru District Council is the first of 46 councils, from across Aotearoa, to deliver a project from the Government’s Transport Choices programme. A new MyWay* parklet is opening on Stafford Street, Timaru today. The nationwide $350m Transport Choices ... More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Walk It. Wheel It. Events Postponed
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:06 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has made the decision to postpone the planned Walk It. Wheel It. events, scheduled to take place across the Waitematā Harbour on Sunday 12, 19 and 26 March. Deborah Hume, Waka Kotahi National Manager Multimodal Integration ... More >>
More Northland Roads Re-open For Essential Travel
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 11:38 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi advises that as flood waters have receded, more roads have been reopened, especially to allow freight to carry essential goods and services. The official detour route, to bypass the section of SH1 currently closed between Brynderwyns to Waipu, ... More >>
Northland Network Begins To Re-open
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 12:37 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to travel with caution as roads in the Northland region begin to re-open following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The following roads have now re-opened: SH11 Taumarere to Kawakawa ... More >>
Digging Deep For A Solution - State Highway 25A
Friday, 10 February 2023, 12:26 pm | NZTA
With the Coromandel once again bracing for bad weather due to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will closely monitor the slip site on State Highway 25A (SH25A) for further damage. Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan visited the ... More >>
Direct Link Connecting The West To The North Of Auckland Set To Open Next Week
Friday, 10 February 2023, 11:11 am | NZTA
People heading north from State Highway 18 (SH18) are in for a smoother and more connected journey as they travel through Constellation Interchange next week as the new SH18 to SH1 direct motorway connection onramp is set to open. As part of the ... More >>
Southern Drivers – Watch Out For The Coast To Coast And Buller Marathon SH73 - Coast To Coast Multi-sport Event
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 3:14 pm | NZTA
If you are driving on State Highway 73 this Friday and Saturday, keeping an eye out for competitors in the annual Coast to Coast multi-sport event is essential. Drivers should be aware that cyclists will be on the highway near the race start ... More >>
Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned State Highway Roadworks And Waitangi Weekend Advice
Friday, 3 February 2023, 2:46 pm | NZTA
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (5 February 2023). People planning to travel over the Waitangi Day long weekend should ... More >>