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Update To Start Date For SH1 Mt Wellington Southbound On-ramp Safety Improvements

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Improvements will include an additional lane to merge with the existing two lanes on the southbound on-ramp and reinstating the signalised pedestrian crossing at the bottom of the left turn slip lane. More >>

SH1 Whangārei Closed Due To Serious Crash

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic will be heavier than normal and people are asked to take care. The closure is expected to be in place until at least mid-afternoon to allow the Serious Crash Unit to investigate. More >>

Next Steps For State Highway Speed Reversals Programme

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) carried out six weeks of public consultation on these 49 sections of state highway between 30 January and 13 March, and the NZTA Board considered the consultation results earlier this month. More >>

The Road Ahead: Northland Corridor Sections 2 And 3 Taking Shape

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 12:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZTA Northland Corridor Programme Director, Derek Robertson, says NZTA is working at pace to deliver a safer, more resilient and more efficient road for Northland. More >>

Rock Removal Work At Fern Arch, Entrance To Westport, End Of April

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

From Wednesday to Friday inclusive, 30 April to 2 May, crews will be working at the Fern Arch on SH6 with delays for travellers from 8 am to 5 pm. More >>

Overnight SH20 Northbound Closure Next Week

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 3:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

There will be a full closure of the northbound lanes from Neilson Street to Maioro Street during this time. More >>

Upcoming SH1 Southbound Closures Between Highbrook Dr And East Tamaki Rd

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from Highbrook Drive to East Tamaki Road for approximately 6 overnight shifts between Monday 28 April and Monday 5 May from 9pm to 5am, excluding Friday and Saturday nights. More >>

Feedback Sought On Proposed Improvements To Dunedin’s SH1 One-way System

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 11:02 am | NZ Transport Agency

Running between The Oval and the Pine Hill Road/Great King St intersection, SH1 on Cumberland and Castle Streets, is a key freight and commuter route linking the north and south sides of the city. More >>

Taipa Subsidence Work Extended

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 9:35 am | NZ Transport Agency

Geotechnical testing for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has revealed poorer than expected underlying ground conditions, necessitating additional mitigation before the road can be rebuilt. More >>

Shenandoah Highway (SH65) Closed Following Serious Crash. (SH65 Now OPEN)

Thursday, 10 April 2025, 10:17 am | NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE Thursday 6:20 am: State Highway 65 has reopened to traffic overnight. It reopened just before one am this morning. NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience and cooperation while contractors and emergency services attended this crash ... More >>

SH1 Oakleigh Overnight Road Rebuild Works

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:43 am | NZ Transport Agency

From Tuesday 25 March to Tuesday 1 April, the road will be down to one lane between Mangapai Road and Totara Road, with stop/go traffic management and a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place for the duration to accommodate the asphalt rebuild works. More >>

Shenandoah Highway (SH65) Closed Following Serious Crash

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:35 am | NZ Transport Agency

The incident was reported shortly before eight o’clock this morning. Police confirm one person has been seriously hurt and indicate the highway will be closed for some time while emergency services attend the crash scene. More >>

Plan Ahead For Overnight Southbound Closures On SH1, Fanshawe St To Greenlane Interchange

Friday, 4 April 2025, 1:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A signposted detour will direct traffic via Fanshawe Street, Customs Street East, Beach Road, Grafton Road, Khyber Pass Road, Broadway, Great South Road and Greenlane East. Emergency services also will need to use these detour routes. More >>

Potential Flooding SH10 Kaeo, Drive With Care

Friday, 4 April 2025, 10:38 am | NZ Transport Agency

If you must travel, slow down and maintain a greater following distance between your vehicle and the one in front. Be aware of branches and other debris you may not be able to see under the surface of flood waters. More >>

Changes Coming For Timaru's SH1/Evans St Widening To Four Lanes

Thursday, 3 April 2025, 4:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

“After careful consideration of all the feedback received, we have decided to proceed with the removal of on-street parking to allow for the four-laning of this section of Evans Street,” says Ian Duncan, Acting Director Regional Relationships for NZTA. More >>

Precautionary Closure Of SH6 North Of Haast Overnight With Ongoing Heavy Rain

Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The road will reopen at 8 am Friday, subject to an inspection to check for any slips or debris associated with the current rain near the area of the Epitaph Slip. More >>

Plan Ahead For 24/7 Closure Of SH12 Matakohe

Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 12:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

From Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April, SH12 will be closed 24/7 between Matakohe West Road and Old Racecourse Road. During this time, westbound traffic will be detoured from SH12 onto Old Racecourse Road, then Matakohe East/West Road, before rejoining ... More >>

Overnight Shift Of SH1 Northbound Traffic

Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:24 am | NZ Transport Agency

A full motorway closure in both directions between Papakura and Drury Interchanges is required overnight from 9pm on Sunday 6 April to 5am on Monday 7 April to roll out this traffic switch. More >>

SH11 Closed Due To Fatal Crash

Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closure is between the State Highway 10/SH11 intersection at Puketona and Haruru and is expected to remain in place for a least a couple of hours while the NZ Police Serious Crash Unit investigates. More >>

Milestone For Resilience Work At Epitaph Rift, North Of Haast

Friday, 28 March 2025, 4:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

“Rock scaling work will finish up on Friday, 4 April, with the final afternoon traffic closure on Thursday afternoon,” says Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZTA on the West Coast. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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