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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 12]
Northland State Highway Update Following Heavy Rain
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 9:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
Our contractors have been actively responding across the region throughout the weather event, inspecting the network, monitoring known at risk locations and managing flooding and debris to keep roads safe and accessible. More >>
Roads All Clear After Crash
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
UPDATE: 4pm – Roads all clear after crash Traffic is flowing freely again after a vehicle crash near the busy Christchurch intersection of State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road and State Highway 1/Russley Road. Vehicles and debris from the crash have been ... More >>
High Winds Expected On Harbour Bridge Tonight And Tomorrow
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:42 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 >>
Crash Affecting Traffic Near Busy Christchurch Intersection
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to avoid the area if they can. A further update will be provided as more information is available. More >>
Busy Period Of Events Means Busy Roads
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
More vehicles are also likely to be on the roads around North Canterbury through until the weekend as the Muscle Car Madness events continue. More >>
Northland Drivers Urged To Take Care On The Roads Tomorrow
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 4:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With Heavy Rain Warnings currently in place for Northland, crews are monitoring the network, inspecting known atrisk locations and clearing drains and culverts to help manage surface water. More >>
UPDATE: 1.15pm – Road Clear, Traffic Flowing After Crash
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 1:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is flowing freely again after a crash that caused delays on State Highway 8 near the Lindis Pass Lookout. More >>
Strong Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow
Monday, 19 January 2026, 5:03 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 >>
Mountain Road Overbridge Nightworks
Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
While the team are working between 9pm and 5am there will be a full closure in both directions on the overbridge and the following detours will be in place More >>
Update: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: SH8 Reopened After Crash
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:48 am | NZ Transport Agency
A 50km/h temporary speed restriction is in place, and people are asked to travel with care through the area. More >>
SH1 Hampton Downs Night-Time Works – Expect Delays/ Detours
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 3:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The barrier maintenance work was originally programmed for December but could not be completed due to weather conditions and unforeseen events. More >>
SH79 Closure In South Canterbury After Crash
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The incident happened late this morning on SH79/Cox Street near the intersection with Lewis Street. Emergency services are at the scene. More >>
Works On SH20 Hillsborough Road May Delay Travel Times To Airport And Manukau
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
From Tuesday 27 January, there will be a full southbound closure on SH20 between Hillsborough Road and Queenstown Road from Sundays to Thursdays between 9pm and 5am. More >>
SH16 Royal Road Safety Improvements For Southbound On-Ramp
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:48 am | NZ Transport Agency
The new design will remove the existing bus lane on the on-ramp, push the electronic signals further up the on-ramp and change the layout at the bottom of the on-ramp to guide buses across to the designated bus lane. More >>
SH7 Closure For Essential Culvert Replacement
Friday, 9 January 2026, 2:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 7/Ikamatua Highway between Reefton and Maimai is scheduled for closure from 8am, Sunday 25 January, to 8am, Tuesday 27 January, to allow contractors to carry out the work. This means access to Greymouth via SH7 will be unavailable. More >>
Warm Weather Comes With Drawback Of Strong Wind And Rain For Motorists
Friday, 9 January 2026, 11:59 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has a host of weather warnings and watches in place for the weekend, when temperatures are expected to tip over 30 deg C in some parts of the South Island. More >>
Highway Roadworks In North Canterbury To Impact Traffic
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 12:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>
Highway Roadworks In North Canterbury To Impact Traffic
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>
SH75 Reopened After Serious Crash
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 75/Curletts Road, between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road, has reopened after a serious crash this morning. More >>
Night Closures For Part Of Christchurch’s Brougham Street
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 1:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closures for the section of SH76/Brougham Street between Ensors Road and Garlands Road are scheduled for 6pm to 6am, Sunday 18 January to Wednesday 21 January. These will allow the necessary road paving and tree trimming work to be carried out. More >>
