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NZTA - Latest News [Page 9]
UPDATE: 18 October – Strong Winds Having An Impact On Roads
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 1:50 pm | NZTA
In high winds, those driving high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and towing vehicles should be especially cautious. More >>
SH1 Closure To Continue Tonight After Vehicle Fire
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 7:12 pm | NZTA
The hazardous nature of the goods being carried by the vehicle means the recovery of the remains of the vehicle and clean-up at the site may take several more hours. More >>
Slip Restricts SH73, Strong Winds Continue
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 5:38 pm | NZTA
Contractors for NZTA have responded to a number of reports of fallen trees on state highways around Canterbury and the West Coast. More >>
Flooding And Slips On Highways After Heavy Rain
Friday, 10 October 2025, 9:47 am | NZTA
MetService still has heavy rain warnings in place for the Buller and Grey Districts, the Westland District about and north of the Glaciers, and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from around Mount Cook to Lewis Pass. More >>
Rockfall Resilience Works Planned Near Murchison
Friday, 10 October 2025, 8:36 am | NZTA
Contractors will be on site from next week at two sites near Murchison – one at the Granity Narrows on State Highway 6 between Kawatiri and Owen Junction, and the other near O’Sullivan’s Junction – also on State Highway 6. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Wind Alert Tomorrow
Monday, 6 October 2025, 6:40 pm | NZTA
If there is potential for sudden and high wind gusts on the bridge, lowering the speed limit gives motorists time to react and take more care. More >>
SH16 Churchill Street Intersection Upgrade
Monday, 6 October 2025, 1:45 pm | NZTA
Work is happening overnight Sundays to Thursdays between 9pm and 5am. During construction, traffic management will be in place for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. More >>
Delays After Crash Near Arthur’s Pass
Monday, 6 October 2025, 12:54 pm | NZTA
Road users should take care driving through the area. More >>
UPDATE: 8.10pm – SH90 To Remain Closed Overnight
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:31 pm | NZTA
State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi is expected to remain closed overnight because of flooding. A further update is expected by 9am tomorrow morning. More >>
Flooding In Otago & Southland Impacting Travel On Highways
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 1:07 pm | NZTA
Other highways in the region may be down to one lane or partially blocked, and people should take note of signage and take care where there is water on the roads. More >>
Buckling The Trend: Rugby Stripes Become Road Safety Wake-Up Call
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 7:42 am | NZTA
The campaign is aimed at those least likely to buckle up – men aged 18–39 in rural regions – by taking the message of road safety directly to grassroots rugby. More >>
SH6 reopened to single lane after slip
Monday, 22 September 2025, 3:24 pm | NZTA
People should expect 30-minute delays due to the rock scaling work. More >>
Delays Expected On Chch Southern Motorway After Crash
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 5:51 pm | NZTA
Road users should plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel. More >>
SH77 Closed After Farm Building ‘Blown Over’ In Strong Winds
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 5:22 pm | NZTA
A detour is available via State Highway 1. An update will be provided when the status of the road changes. More >>
UPDATE: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: SH99 Reopened
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 1:58 pm | NZTA
Road users should expect delays as congestion eases in the area. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Update Tomorrow
Friday, 12 September 2025, 5:28 pm | NZTA
Motorist are advised to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway, which will advise if any lane closures and reduced speed limits are required. More >>
UPDATE 5.30pm – SH73 Reopens After Snow Closure
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 5:55 pm | NZTA
State Highway 73 from Otira to Arthur’s Pass has reopened after a closure earlier this afternoon because of snow. State Highway 7, including Lewis Pass, remains closed for now between Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs turnoff. More >>
Getting Into The Groove Of Bridge Work On SH73
Monday, 8 September 2025, 12:32 pm | NZTA
The delays of up to 15 minutes for traffic will be dictated by the work taking place at the bridge at the time. More >>
Rock clearing to affect traffic on SH73
Monday, 8 September 2025, 11:49 am | NZTA
People should plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for their travel. We thank people in advance for their patience and understanding as this necessary work is carried out. More >>
UPDATE 7.25pm – SH6 Reopens After Crash
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 7:27 pm | NZTA
State Highway 6, east of Gibbston Back Road, has reopened after a vehicle crash. People should take care driving through the area. More >>
