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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 10]

Expect Delays For Upcoming Nightworks In Auckland

Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 1:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

When the closure is in place, please follow the signposted detour via Massey Road, Buckland Road, Portage Road, Station Road, Wyllie Road and Puhinui Road More >>

Important Roading Work For SH1 In Oamaru

Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

While any traffic delays will only be short in each case, people are encouraged to plan for these. Road users are also asked to take care driving through these work sites and to keep the safety of road workers in mind. More >>

Traffic Impacted By Crash On SH76/Southern Motorway

Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are asked to avoid the area if possible, and to be patient and travel with care through the area. More >>

SH1 Whakapara – Stage 2 Rebuild Work Begins Next Week – Expect Delays

Friday, 27 February 2026, 2:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZTA asks everyone to comply with temporary speed limits and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs. More >>

Update: 1.20pm – SH74 Reopened After Crash

Friday, 27 February 2026, 1:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 74 at Queen Elizabeth II Drive has reopened following a crash this morning. More >>

SH74 Closure In Christchurch After Crash

Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A detour is available: Southbound traffic should turn right onto Queen Elizabeth II Drive, left onto Main North Road, left onto Cranford Street, left onto Innes Road and back onto State Highway 74. More >>

Detour After SH1 Crash Near Mosgiel

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The road is partially blocked between Riccarton Road East and Gladfield Road, and emergency services have been working at the crash site. More >>

Bridge Closure On SH1 For Road Sealing

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The bridge, near Waikuku, is scheduled to be closed to traffic from 9pm tomorrow (Wednesday 25 February) through to 6am on Thursday 26 February. More >>

Road Rehabilitation Coming Up On SH16 – Expect Delays

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic will be able to travel along SH16 in both directions but there will be stop/go traffic management and temporary speed restrictions in place. More >>

State Highway 2 Closed At Mangatawhiri

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The highway is likely to remain closed here for some time. More >>

Remember To Have A Say On South Island Speed Reviews

Friday, 20 February 2026, 5:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Consultation on these changes is open until 5pm on 6 March 2026. More >>

Closures Points In Place For SH73 Crash

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People are encouraged to avoid the area or delay their travel while emergency services are working at the crash site. More >>

Serious Crash Closes SH73

Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Emergency services are attending the crash, east of the Cora Lynn Road intersection. People should avoid the area or delay their travel if possible. More >>

SH75 Reopened But Care Needed

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 2:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People may encounter some minor traffic management/temporary restrictions on the route between Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, such as reductions to a single lane in places to accommodate work crews. More >>

Early Work Underway On Belfast To Pegasus Motorway And Woodend Bypass

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 11:39 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA Board has approved funding of about $127 million for detailed design, property acquisition and the early work, says Richard Osborne. More >>

SH75 To Remain Closed Overnight

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE: 17 February, 3.45pm – SH75 to remain closed overnight: State Highway 75/Christchurch Akaroa Road, between Gebbies Pass and Akaroa, will remain closed overnight because of flooding and slips. Recent image below of flooding on SH75 (Photo/Supplied) Floodwaters ... More >>

Update: 17 February, 8am – SH75 Remains Closed Due To Flooding

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 8:50 am | NZ Transport Agency

People should be prepared for the highway to remain closed for much of the day, and are asked to stay clear of the area or to delay travel. MetService’s orange heavy rain warning for Banks Peninsula, through until 6pm tonight, remains in place. More >>

Update: 13 February 2026 – Expect Delays On SH73 After Event Changes

Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The change means the Goat Pass crossing for participants has been replaced with a state highway and trail-based alternative, re-routing competitors up and over the Otira Viaduct. More >>

Oversized Loads On The Move - Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm

Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The loads include tower sections, blades, and other parts which require specialised transport vehicles, pilot vehicles, and coordinated traffic management along the route. More >>

Update: 12.35pm – SH7 Reopened After Serious Crash

Friday, 13 February 2026, 12:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The road has been cleared after the completion of police investigations at the crash site, but road users are still asked to travel with care on this stretch of road. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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