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NZTA - Latest News [Page 8]
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge closed following large slip
Friday, 11 July 2025, 5:32 pm | NZTA
With heavy rain forecast to continue for the next several hours and the possibility of further slips, the highway will remain closed overnight to ensure the safety of road users. More >>
Monday 3.15pm UPDATE: Overnight Closure Again For SH7; More Possible
Monday, 7 July 2025, 3:46 pm | NZTA
Following precautionary overnight closures through the weekend, the section of SH7 will close again tonight from 7pm and is due to reopen tomorrow at 8am. More >>
Saturday 4pm UPDATE: More Overnight Closures For SH7
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 4:09 pm | NZTA
Motorists are advised to delay travel or to take alternative routes. More >>
Overnight closure for SH7
Friday, 4 July 2025, 7:31 pm | NZTA
The highway is due to reopen tomorrow at 7am, to the single lane that had been operating, if assessed as safe. More >>
UPDATE: SH8 reopens after fatal crash
Friday, 4 July 2025, 7:29 pm | NZTA
The highway reopened this evening after police completed its crash investigations, and debris was cleared from the site. More >>
Caution And Planning Urged As More Snow, Ice Looms In The South
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:54 pm | NZTA
The cold conditions also bring the prospect of ice on the roads through to Friday, and freezing fog, especially on state highways in the Mackenzie Basin. More >>
Drivers Urged To Be Ready For Poor Weather On Upper North Island Roads
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:43 pm | NZTA
Wet roads can be slippery, so road users should reduce their speed, increase their following distances, and be prepared for the possibility of slips, rockfalls, and flooding. More >>
Stage 2 Of SH16 Safety Improvements Project To Move Forward To Construction
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:30 am | NZTA
Additional funding was approved for Stage 2 of the SH16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku safety improvements project. More >>
Otago Highways All Reopened After Snow Closures
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 2:01 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to continue to take care in the winter conditions. More >>
Take Care - Tomorrow Morning Will Be Windy On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 3:02 pm | NZTA
Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. More >>
Right Turn Lane Closure From SH22 Great South Road Onto Southbound On-Ramp At Drury Interchange
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 4:18 pm | NZTA
During this right turn closure, the left turn entry from Great South Road onto the existing southbound on-ramp will remain open. A signposted detour will direct people to the Drury roundabout and back to turn left onto the Drury southbound on-ramp. More >>
State Highway 7 To Partially Reopen Tomorrow Morning
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:38 pm | NZTA
From 7am tomorrow, a single lane is due to be opened and temporary traffic management will be in place. The site will be monitored through the week before full access is restored. More >>
Black Ice, Fog Risk Prompts Warning To Motorists
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:33 pm | NZTA
A combination of freezing temperatures, fog, hoar frosts and black ice means challenging conditions for travel on State Highways 8 and 80 over the next few days, with the biggest concern being drivers not adapting to the conditions. More >>
Work Continues To Reopen SH7
Monday, 16 June 2025, 12:59 pm | NZTA
Motorists are urged to delay any travel and avoid the area. More >>
UPDATE: SH7 to stay closed overnight
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 5:54 pm | NZTA
No detour is available, and motorists have been urged to delay any travel and avoid the area. More >>
Slip Closes SH7, Crews Working To Reopen
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 2:48 pm | NZTA
Crews are working on options this afternoon to provide access, but an overnight closure may be required. More >>
Proactive Highway Closures To Avoid Accidents, Greater Disruption
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:59 pm | NZTA
Winter has only just begun and we know there will be plenty more weather events to deal with. If everyone plays their part, then it makes life easier for all of us. More >>
State Highway 8 Reopened
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:34 pm | NZTA
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi urges motorists to drive with extreme care, show patience and if they can, avoid non-essential travel in those areas affected by snow and ice. More >>
Further Update: Closures Overnight On SI State Highways
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:51 pm | NZTA
Other South Island highways that had been closed by snow this morning are now open, but motorists are encouraged to avoid travel if they can while the risk from snow and ice remains. More >>
UPDATE: State Highway 73 From Otira To Springfield (Arthur’s Pass & Porters Pass) Is Now Reopened
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:37 pm | NZTA
Work is continuing to reopen State Highway 87 between Mosgiel and Kyeburn. More >>
