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Snow Closes Otago Highway

Friday, 6 June 2025, 5:51 pm | NZTA

Motorists need to exercise caution on the roads and plan ahead. More >>

More Snow Coming, Watch Out On The Roads!

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 5:01 pm | NZTA

In addition to accumulating snow, the accompanying cold temperatures create risks of frost and ice on the roads. More >>

First Big Taste Of Winter Prompts Warning To Motorists

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 5:16 pm | NZTA

It’s not just snow on the ground that is a potential hazard, it’s heavy frosts and ice where the danger may not be as visible. People need to remember to adjust their speed to suit the conditions, to increase their following distances and use ... More >>

Wintry Conditions May Affect Southern Motorists

Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:47 am | NZTA

Metservice is advising of a strong west to southwest air flow impacting Southern Fiordland, Southland, Clutha and Dunedin in the 24 hours from 2pm today. Southwest winds may approach gale force in exposed places and the strongest winds are expected ... More >>

UPDATED TRAFFIC BULLETIN: It’s Windy Out There! Caution Urged This Evening On Auckland Harbour Bridge

Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:06 pm | NZTA

From 8pm to midnight tonight an amber alert will remain in place with forecast wind gusts of 75-85 km/h. Under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close. More >>

Planning And Care Urged For Long Weekend Travel

Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:57 pm | NZTA

Motorists should check weather forecasts, road conditions, and NZTA's Journey Planner, and expect up to an hour of additional travel time through the Lower Buller Gorge due to slips. More >>

SH6 Through Lower Buller Gorge Reopened

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:35 pm | NZTA

While the road is now safe to travel, significant work remains for the crews in clearing further debris from rivers, culverts and drains. More >>

SH6 Due To Reopen Tomorrow After Slips Cleared

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 4:36 pm | NZTA

NZTA advises that following reopening motorists should expect delays of up to an hour between 6am and 6pm on the journey between Inangahua and the crossroads where State Highways 6 and 67 meet. More >>

Slips Cause Highway Closure In Buller District

Monday, 26 May 2025, 3:31 pm | NZTA

Multiple slips occurred on the stretch of highway through Sunday night and Monday morning, complicated by ongoing heavy rain meaning the slips continue to move. More >>

Drivers Urged To Drive To The Conditions With Bad Weather Forecast

Sunday, 25 May 2025, 2:14 pm | NZTA

Road users must drive to the conditions and be prepared for hazards like slips, rockfalls, and localised flooding. More >>

SH83 Otematata To Aviemore – Plan Ahead For Upcoming Closures

Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:25 pm | NZTA

Residents will maintain access via either Aviemore Dam Road or the Otematata end of the closure. There will be no access through the worksite. More >>

Winter 2025: Keep Your Inner Olympian In Check As Colder Weather Arrives

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:07 pm | NZTA

Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing the chance of weather conditions impacting the state highway network, explains Mark Pinner, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) System Manager. More >>

Improvements To Bombay Southbound Off-Ramp To Get Underway This Month

Monday, 12 May 2025, 6:51 pm | NZTA

Work is expected to get underway from the evening of Sunday 18 May and take 4-5 months to complete. More >>

Akaroa Highway Back In Business From 1.30 PM

Saturday, 3 May 2025, 3:19 pm | NZTA

Over the next few weeks, the clean-up will be underway, including repairing any surfacing issues as a result of the extended inundation. Thanks to all drivers for taking a bit more care in coming days as our crews get the highway restored for winter. More >>

Canterbury Storm Update 4 Pm - Akaroa Highway Closed Overnight, Waikirikiri/Selwyn River Plateauing

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 4:21 pm | NZTA

“With darkness approaching, drivers are encouraged to take extreme care and slow down on all Canterbury highways given crews will continue to repair large potholes all over the network as a result of the heavy rain,” says Mark Pinner, System Manager ... More >>