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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 11]
No Troubled Waters For Bridge Work
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 9:54 am | NZ Transport Agency
The bridge closures are expected to continue through to Thursday 26 March (excluding public holiday weekends). Motorists need to take detours or travel outside the hours of the closures. More >>
Hokitika Roadworks To Affect Road Users, Residents
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Scheduled to happen from 6pm to 6am daily, from Sunday 15 February to Saturday 21 February, the work will take place on SH6/Fitzherbert Street/Ruatapu Road from the north side of Richards Drive through to the Hokitika River Bridge. More >>
Highway Closures/Delays For Public Events
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency
An alternative route will be available around these closures: westbound traffic can turn right from SH73 at Jacksons onto Lake Brunner Road, onto Moana and Arnold Valley Road, and then left onto State Highway 7 at Stillwater. More >>
UPDATE: 4.10pm – Roads Clear After Crash Hold-up
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic congestion has eased through the area, but road users are still asked to travel with care through the intersection. More >>
Crash Impacting Traffic In South Canterbury
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the crash scene, and road users are asked to delay their travel or use an alternative route. More >>
New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At West Coast Schools
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on electronic signs the reduced speed limit is in force – is now underway. They will operate at peak times at seven West Coast schools. More >>
SH1 Work To Impact Traffic Near Kaikōura
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 12:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will have its own roadworks at other locations on SH1 between Christchurch and Picton, which may mean additional short delays to consider on this highway corridor. More >>
Major Motorcycle Event Adds To Holiday Weekend Traffic
Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:16 am | NZ Transport Agency
Due to the limits of protection, motorcycle and moped riders have a higher risk of death or injury than drivers of other vehicles, however there are simple steps motorcyclists can take to help keep themselves safe. More >>
SH87 Reopened
Friday, 30 January 2026, 3:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to take care along this route. More >>
Crash Closes SH87 Near Outram
Friday, 30 January 2026, 1:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People should follow the directions of emergency services at the site. More >>
SH85 In North Otago Closed By Crash
Friday, 30 January 2026, 1:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash, near St Bathans Loop Road, is being attended by emergency services. The highway is closed between Omakau and Idaburn, and road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if they can. More >>
SH1 Partially Reopened After Fatal Crash
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 5:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users will be asked to stop on demand at the crash site at Marble Point, and a temporary 30km/h reduced speed limit will be in place. More >>
UPDATE: 1.20pm – Closures In Place For SH7 Crash
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 is in an area known as Marble Point, south of the Hanmer Springs turnoff, and north of Culverden. More >>
SH7 Blocked By Crash
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are dealing with the two-vehicle crash and road users are asked to delay their travel in the area, or to use an alternative route. More >>
SH90 Reopened After Flooding
Monday, 26 January 2026, 11:05 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to take care travelling on this stretch of road between Tapanui and Waikoikoi. More >>
More Wind In Store Tomorrow – Take Care On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 23 January 2026, 3:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
For most of the day (9am to 5pm), high wind gusts of 75-85 km/h are forecast, with potential for gusts to reach 90-100km/h. More >>
Update: SH10 Oromāhoe Works To Continue This Weekend
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People travelling to Kerikeri and further north for anniversary weekend will need to use the detour via Old Bay Road and Te Ahu Ahu Road. More >>
UPDATE: 22 January, 2026 – Consultation Opens On South Island Speed Limit Changes
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 2:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From today, people can view the various proposals and have their say in short surveys here. Feedback needs to be provided by 6 March 2026. More >>
Northland State Highway Update Following Heavy Rain
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 2:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Several days of heavy rain across Northland, with up to 238.5mm recorded near Matauri Bay in the last 24 hours, have caused flooding, minor slips and fallen trees across parts of the state highway network. More >>
UPDATE: 22 January 2026 – Timing Change For Dunedin Southern Motorway Work
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
This work, excavating parts of the road surface and reinstating it with new asphalt — and requiring southbound lane closures, will now be done from tonight through until Friday 30 January (inclusive). More >>
