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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 10]
Vegetation Fire Closes Southland Highway
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour is available: Eastbound traffic should turn left onto Waimumu Road, right onto Paterson Road, continue on Glendhu Road and back onto SH1. The reverse for applies for westbound traffic. More >>
UPDATE: 2pm – SH1 Closure Likely For Several Hours
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Strict closure points are in place at Ward, south of Blenheim, and about 2km south of Waiau Toa/Clarence River to the south. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH1
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 11:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
Police were called to the crash at about 10am and said one person was found with serious injuries. More >>
Update: 10.15am, 27 November – Highway Blocked To Clear Trees In High Winds
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 10:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is being diverted in both directions as contractors address the risk of falling trees, near the intersection with Piako Drive. A detour is available via Clintons Road and Mclaughlins Road. More >>
Severe Gale And Heavy Rain Risk For Travel
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 12:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The severe gale northwesterlies are expected to gust up to 120 km/h in exposed places. Driving may be difficult – especially for high-sided vehicles, towing vehicles and motorcycles – and there may be a risk of fallen trees or powerlines. More >>
Variable Speed Limits For Schools And Kura On State Highways
Monday, 24 November 2025, 11:54 am | NZ Transport Agency
Setting safe speed limits around schools improves safety for all tamariki and whānau as they come in and out of school, says Regional Manager of Maintenance and Operations, Jacqui Hori-Hoult. More >>
Chipsealing And Stormwater Maintenance On SH16 & SH2
Friday, 21 November 2025, 1:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be working at multiple locations to carry out chipsealing and stormwater maintenance between Sunday 23 November and Wednesday 17 December (Sundays to Thursdays between 9pm and 5am). More >>
Delays On SH1 Orewa Due To Truck Crash
Friday, 21 November 2025, 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is heavy in both directions. Road users are advised to avoid the area if possible More >>
Stop/Go On Great South Road - Bombay
Friday, 21 November 2025, 12:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The installation is expected to finish early February 2026 and will mostly be carried during the day between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. While the team are working, stop/go traffic management will be in place to keep the worksite safe. More >>
Public Feedback Helping Finalise Plans For State Highways
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 4:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Encouragingly, the feedback we’ve received is largely supportive of our proposals to enhance safety and make travel more efficient on the state highways through Dunedin, says Richard Osborne. More >>
SH6 Closed By Serious Crash
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Police said it was notified of the multi-vehicle crash, near Donoghues Road, around 1:10pm today. Initial indicators are that there may be serious injuries, police said. More >>
Rebuilding And Resurfacing Works Update - SH1 Whangārei Central
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Work will take place overnight from, 9pm – 5am, Sunday to Thursday nights, to minimise disruption. Stop/go traffic management and a 30km/h temporary speed limit will be in place during the works. More >>
SH14/Hospital Road Intersection Improvements
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The pedestrian crossing, islands and associated streetlights on Hospital Road will also be relocated slightly south to allow space for the new lane and improve visibility for drivers. More >>
Detours In Place As Serious Crash Closure Continues
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 5:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The affected section of SH73 is expected to remain closed into this evening as police’s Serious Crash Unit investigates and the site is cleared. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH73 In Central Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash that has blocked SH73, and contractors for the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have been called out to assist. More >>
Postponed Start For Night Closures In Hornby
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 1:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The first closure of SH1/Carmen Road in both directions, from Main South Road to Waterloo Road, will now be from 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 20 November), rather than tonight (Wednesday 19 November). More >>
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements – Stage 2 – Update On Detour
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 5:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The detour will be in place for 2 nights between Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 November, from 6pm to 6am. More >>
UPDATE: 3.30pm – Northern Motorway Cleared After Crash
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 3:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A section of the motorway, before the Tram Road off ramp, was initially down to one northbound lane after emergency services closed down two lanes. A second lane has since reopened. Debris from the crash also needs to be cleared. More >>
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Resurfacing Completed Ahead Of Schedule – Road Fully Open For Summer Travel
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Steve Matene, NZTA System Manager for Northland, says the early finish is thanks to an outstanding effort from crews on the ground. More >>
SH7 Partially Reopens After Serious Crash
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 4:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Detours have been put in place after a serious vehicle crash near Culverden in North Canterbury resulted in the closure of State Highway 7. More >>
