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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 11]

Strong Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge Overnight

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway, which will advise if any lane closures and reduced speed limits are required. More >>

Wire Rope Barrier Maintenance On SH1 Hampton Downs To Rangiriri

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:57 am | NZ Transport Agency

The work is expected to take one and a half weeks, from Sunday 7 December to Thursday 18 December between 9pm and 5am (excluding Friday and Saturday nights). More >>

SH14/Hospital Road Intersection Improvements

Monday, 1 December 2025, 11:47 am | 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 >>

SH96 Fully Reopened After Fire Closure

Friday, 28 November 2025, 4:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Following a closure because of a nearby vegetation fire, State Highway 96 between the intersections of State Highway 1 and Waimumu Road is now fully reopened and clear of traffic management. More >>

Southland Highway To Stay Closed Overnight

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closure of SH96 between the intersections of SH1 and Waimumu Road is due to be reassessed tomorrow. More >>

SH1 Reopened After Fatal Crash

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closure of a section of State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Blenheim is expected to last a few more hours after confirmation that a motorcycle crash this morning at Waipapa Bay was fatal. More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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