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Another Short SH8 Closure For Pest Control
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency
Users of State Highway 8 through the Cromwell Gorge in Central Otago are being advised of short weekend closures coming up to allow important pest control work to be carried out. More >>
Warm Before The Storm? Snow, Wind Warnings To Motorists
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 10:25 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has strong wind watches in place for parts of the South Island today with northwesterly winds potentially approaching severe gale in exposed places in the Canterbury high country. More >>
Central Otago Bridge Closures For Wastewater Upgrade
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency
To allow work on a wastewater pipe installation, the bridge is scheduled to be closed in both directions on weekdays, between 9am and 5.30pm, from Monday 3 August to Friday 14 August, 2026. More >>
SH96 Now Closed After Crash
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 96/Glencoe Highway is now closed between Te Tipua School Road and Brydone-Glencoe Road intersections in Southland, following a truck crash near Waitane. More >>
Strong Wind Warning Tomorrow – Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From 4am to 11am Saturday morning wind gusts of 75-85 km/h are forecast. From 11am to 10pm gusts may reach 90-100km/h. More >>
Night Works On SH1 Between Northcote Road And Esmonde Road
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users can expect night-time delays later this month while NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) carries out stormwater improvements to help prevent flooding and improve safety on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Northcote Road and Esmonde Road. ... More >>
Polar Blast May Mean More Roading Disruption
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 5:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are encouraged to check the latest weather reports, and the status of the state highways at our Journey Planner site, before setting out for their travel. More >>
Improving Efficiency And Choice On Auckland’s Transport Network
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The project includes special vehicle lanes for freight and high-occupancy vehicles, alongside a new shared path, upgraded crossings and targeted safety improvements. More >>
Short Closures To Keep SH8 Users Safe From Pests
Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH8 between Cromwell and Clyde Dam is scheduled to close for one hour, from 8am to 9am, on three consecutive Sundays, starting this Sunday, 26 July. More >>
Partial SH74 Closure For Lyttelton Port Work
Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure of SH74 at the intersection with Oxford Street is due to begin at 6am on Thursday, and to run daily through until approximately Friday 4 September 2026, depending on factors such as weather. More >>
Night Works On SH1 Between Northcote Road And Esmonde Road
Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The works will take place nightly from 10pm to 5am, from Tuesday 28 July through to Monday 3 August. During these hours, the southbound lanes will be fully closed, and lane restrictions will be in place on the northbound carriageway. More >>
UPDATE: SH1 South Of Kaikōura Now Open Again
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users will need to travel with care and should expect to encounter some congestion and delays during this initial period that the section of SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura is open again. More >>
SH1 Reopening On Track
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 3:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Once SH1 is reopened, people are urged to travel with care and to respect the traffic management that is in place. More >>
Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Blenheim
Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported shortly before 4:30 pm. More >>
Update: 3.30pm, 13 July 2026 – Wednesday Reopening Planned For SH1
Monday, 13 July 2026, 3:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Inland Route 70/Inland Kaikōura Road to the west of Kaikōura remains closed. A detour route via State Highways 7, 65, 6 and 63 is still available. More >>
UPDATE: Slip Adds To SH1 Repair Effort
Friday, 10 July 2026, 12:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1 remains closed from Cheviot (in North Canterbury) to Kaikōura after severe flooding this week, while Inland Route 70/Inland Kaikōura Road to the west of Kaikōura is also still closed. More >>
SH1 Closure Likely Until Early Next Week
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 5:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1 is closed from Cheviot (in North Canterbury) to Kaikōura, with Inland Route 70/Inland Kaikōura Road to the west of Kaikōura also still closed. More >>
Work Underway On Repairing SH1 North Canterbury
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 12:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 between Kaikōura and Ward (in Marlborough) reopened yesterday afternoon and remains open with some traffic management and reduced speed limits. More >>
SH8 Reopened In Mackenzie Basin
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:27 am | NZ Transport Agency
People travelling this route are asked to travel with extreme care, with potential for all or part of this section of highway to close again if the conditions require it. More >>
Update: 9.45am – Highway Reopening For Otago
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:58 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are advised to extra care along this route, and the same applies for SH85 from Kyeburn to Omakau. More >>
