NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 13]
Serious Crash Impacting Traffic On SH75
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH75 is closed between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road. More >>
Traffic Impacts For Important West Coast Roadworks
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are encouraged to plan for these delays and allow extra time for their travel. In the case of both pieces of work, factors such as poor weather could mean rescheduling at short notice. If this happens, notification will be provided. More >>
Serious Crash Closes Stretch Of SH1, Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 1:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The northbound lanes remain open however traffic is heavy and there are significant delays. More >>
Serious Crash On SH1 North Of Kaikoura
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 12:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash occurred at Half Moon Bay, near Ohau Point Lookout. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance Work Cancelled Due To Poor Weather
Thursday, 25 December 2025, 10:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
With the cancellation of the work, the bridge will remain in the four-lanes northbound and four lanes southbound configuration throughout the holiday period, with no restrictions in place. More >>
UPDATE: 3pm – SH8 Reopens After Crash
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users should expect some congestion as the traffic clears in the area, and people are asked to drive with care. More >>
Crash Closes SH8, Affecting Lindis Pass
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the crash scene on SH8, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, and say there is only minor injuries. More >>
Speed Limit Changes Proposed
Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:22 am | NZ Transport Agency
Next month, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will open public consultations for people to have their say on these proposed changes in Canterbury, on the West Coast and in Southland. More >>
Plan Ahead For Full Closure Of State Highway 10
Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:08 am | NZ Transport Agency
From Tuesday 13 January 7pm to Friday 16 January 7pm, SH10 will be closed between SH1/SH10 Pakaraka intersection and SH10/SH11 Puketona Roundabout. More >>
Important Work Across Southland Highways In New Year
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Work to reconstruct sections of highway, including excavation, fill, resurfacing and line marking – and associated traffic management – is scheduled to start on Monday 5 January 2026. More >>
Ho-Ho-Hold Up! Check Your Route Before You Hit The Highway This Summer
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Like previous years, the passing lanes on State Highway 2 (SH2), between Pōkeno and the State Highway 25 (SH25) Mangatarata roundabout, will be closed during peak times to ensure smoother traffic flows. More >>
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: All Restrictions Lifted For SH73
Monday, 15 December 2025, 5:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass Village is now fully reopened to all road users. More >>
SH73 Reopens With Restrictions
Monday, 15 December 2025, 2:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass Village has reopened to most traffic, but restrictions will remain while a broken-down truck remains an issue. More >>
SH73 Closed Near Arthur’s Pass
Monday, 15 December 2025, 2:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The truck is stuck in an area that requires heavy machinery to be brought in to move it. More >>
Making Summer Holiday Travel Easier; Road Workers To Down Tools
Monday, 15 December 2025, 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
With that comes potential for delays on the roads and accidents as people get tired, rush to get to their destinations, or are distracted by all that is going on around them. More >>
Crash Blocking Lanes On Dunedin Southern Motorway
Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Police said the crash involving a logging truck and car was reported about 3.30pm, near the Kaikorai Valley Road turnoff, and is blocking the northbound lanes. More >>
Closures For Essential Maintenance On Southland Bridge
Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy vehicles/HPMV travelling eastbound should also detour via Mill Road North, Fairweather Road and Kennington Roslyn Bush Road. The reverse applies for westbound heavy vehicle traffic. More >>
Santa’s Helpers Down Tools: Northland Roadworks Pause
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
“While Santa gears up for his biggest night of the year, road crews will be taking awell-earnedbreak torecharge and prepare for a busystart to 2026.Our teams will return in January ready to continue important improvements across Northland.” More >>
New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At Southland Schools
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:23 am | NZ Transport Agency
Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on flashing electronic signs that the reduced speed limit is in force – is now underway. They will operate at peak times at 14 Southland Schools. More >>
Essential Maintenance Scheduled For SH1 In Dunedin
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
The work is set to begin on Sunday 11 January on the southbound lanes of SH1/Castle Street, between St Andrew Street and Stuart Street. More >>
