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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 11]
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 >>
UPDATE: 13 November – Early Finish For Season’s Work At Nevis Bluff
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 3:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The intention is for the contractors involved to be off the SH6 site by midday tomorrow, ahead of increasing traffic volumes for the Queenstown Marathon on Saturday. More >>
‘Short, Sharp’ Bridge Closures To Improve Safety, Avoid Longer Impacts
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 3:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Weather-permitting, the bridge is due to be fully closed each day between 10am and 2pm. People walking and cycling will still be able to use the bridge, accessing via Mawhera Quay only. More >>
Busy Week Of Events, Long Weekend Travel Volumes Facing Road Users
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 3:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging those travelling out of the region for the Canterbury Anniversary weekend to plan ahead, build extra time into their journeys and expect delays at times. More >>
SH7 In North Canterbury Closed By Crash
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour is available via Long Plantation Road and School Road. Delays should be expected for those travelling in the area. More >>
Strong Winds Expected For Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 2:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
High winds of 75 -85km/h are also forecast between 2am and 4am tomorrow morning, Thursday 13 November. More >>
Night Closures For Road Resurfacing At Busy Intersection
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 4:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
While these night-time closures are in place, a detour will be available via Waterloo Road, Racecourse Road, Lowther Street and Main South Road. More >>
Rock Scaling Work To Affect West Coast Travel
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency
Rock scaling work is scheduled to take place at Meybille Bay, near Punakaiki, Monday to Friday between 17 November and 28 November. The delays will happen between the hours of 7am and 5pm. More >>
SH73 Closed After Serious Crash
Monday, 10 November 2025, 9:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
The highway is closed between Kirwee and Creyke Road. A detour is available via Tramway Road and Creyke Road. More >>
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills ‘Super Weekend’ Closures Begin Next Week
Friday, 7 November 2025, 1:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
These works mark the final stage of the Brynderwyn Hills recovery project and will return the route to 80km/h with a smooth new asphalt surface. More >>
No Closure Tonight After Completion Of SH1 Roadworks
Friday, 7 November 2025, 11:18 am | NZ Transport Agency
The work that has taken place between Oaro and the Conway River Bridge required some night closures earlier this week, but the road will be open tonight. More >>
Final Season Blasting At Nevis Bluff Next Week
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 1:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency
. The blasting is part of a spring/summer programme at the bluff, between Cromwell and Queenstown, taking place over four weeks and also involving rock scaling work and checking of monitoring equipment at the site. More >>
Overnight Full Closures On Koheroa Road Overbridge At Mercer
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 1:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
There will be full closures in both directions between Mercer Ferry Road and Hall Road, including Koheroa Road overbridge over the three nights. More >>
SH6 Reopens After Hedge Fire On Roadside
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 8:53 am | NZ Transport Agency
The highway was closed at Makarewa, between Counsell Road and Orion Road East. Emergency services were working at the site of the fire. More >>
Vehicle Crash Closes SH98 In Southland
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 4:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The road is closed between the intersections of Rakahouka-Hedgehope Road and Grove Bush-Woodlands Road. Emergency services are at the crash site. More >>
No Closure Required Tonight On SH1
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 12:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Tonight, the roading teams will be working at the tunnel at Manuawa Rock, near Kaikōura, and stop/go traffic management means that road users should expect delays of up to 10 minutes at this site. More >>
Night Closures For Bridge Maintenance, Street Restrictions In Balclutha
Monday, 3 November 2025, 3:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency
During these closures, the bridge will reopen on the hour, every hour, to allow queued traffic to pass while crews excavate sections of the road surface and replace them with new asphalt. More >>
Upcoming SH16 Closure To Complete Infrastructure Upgrade
Monday, 3 November 2025, 11:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is upgrading or repairing utilities and infrastructure as part of Stage 1 of the SH16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku safety improvements project. More >>
UPDATE: 30 October – Reduced Night-Times Closures Next Week On SH1
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 3:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road resurfacing work is planned between Oaro and the Conway River Bridge over four nights from Tuesday 4 November to Saturday 8 November. More >>
Update: 1.35pm – SH73 Near West Melton Reopened
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 1:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to drive with care through the area. More >>
