NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 12]
Serious Crash Closes SH73 In Central Canterbury
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash that has blocked SH73, and contractors for the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have been called out to assist. More >>
Postponed Start For Night Closures In Hornby
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 1:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The first closure of SH1/Carmen Road in both directions, from Main South Road to Waterloo Road, will now be from 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 20 November), rather than tonight (Wednesday 19 November). More >>
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements – Stage 2 – Update On Detour
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 5:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The detour will be in place for 2 nights between Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 November, from 6pm to 6am. More >>
UPDATE: 3.30pm – Northern Motorway Cleared After Crash
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 3:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A section of the motorway, before the Tram Road off ramp, was initially down to one northbound lane after emergency services closed down two lanes. A second lane has since reopened. Debris from the crash also needs to be cleared. More >>
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Resurfacing Completed Ahead Of Schedule – Road Fully Open For Summer Travel
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Steve Matene, NZTA System Manager for Northland, says the early finish is thanks to an outstanding effort from crews on the ground. More >>
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 >>
