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NZTA - Latest News [Page 8]
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements Stage 2 – Updates On Detour Dates
Friday, 31 October 2025, 2:19 pm | NZTA
In the event of weather delays, the closure could be pushed back until the next fine weather window. Weather permitting, the project is due to be completed in mid-November. More >>
Further Blasting To Affect Travel At Nevis Bluff Next Week
Friday, 31 October 2025, 11:46 am | NZTA
Outside of the blasting times, people are advised to build an additional 10 minutes into their travels past the bluff between 8am and 5pm weekdays. More >>
Overnight Works To Install Electronic Signage SH20 - Portage Road Overbridge
Friday, 31 October 2025, 11:43 am | NZTA
Work will be carried out between 10pm and 5am, from Sunday 2 to Wednesday 26 November, excluding Friday and Saturday nights. More >>
UPDATE: 8.30pm – More highway closures because of snow
Monday, 27 October 2025, 8:46 pm | NZTA
Road users are advised to delay their journeys or avoid the areas More >>
UPDATE: 6.50pm – State Highways 6, 8 and 80 closed by snow
Monday, 27 October 2025, 7:12 pm | NZTA
Road users are advised to avoid these areas or delay their journeys. More >>
"Winter” Driving Conditions Warning As Cold Snap Arrives
Monday, 27 October 2025, 4:45 pm | NZTA
There are no highway closures so far due to today’s weather event. More >>
UPDATE: 2pm – SH1 Reopens Near Waikouaiti
Monday, 27 October 2025, 2:09 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1/Waikouaiti-Waitati Road near Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin, has now reopened. Road users are asked to drive with care through the area. More >>
Heading Home After The Long Weekend? Keep An Eye On The Weather
Sunday, 26 October 2025, 6:02 pm | NZTA
State highways may potentially close or have restrictions placed on them where obstructions arise or public safety is at risk. More >>
UPDATE: 25 October, 3.10pm – SH6/Haast Pass To Reopen Later Today
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 3:15 pm | NZTA
State Highway 6 between Haast and Makarora (including Haast Pass) is due to reopen later today, but traffic management in place on the route will mean delays of up to 30 mins for road users when open. A further update will be issued later today ... More >>
UPDATE: 25 October, 11.30am – Remainder Of SH7 Expected To Reopen This Afternoon
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:42 pm | NZTA
A single lane with traffic signals will be temporarily in place at the site of the work, and road users are asked to stop on demand. More >>
SH73 To Reopen And Return Road Access To West Coast
Friday, 24 October 2025, 10:24 am | NZTA
We ask people to continue to take care on highways across the South Island while hazards such as fallen trees may remain. More >>
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 >>
