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Road Closures For Rahu Saddle Culvert Replacement
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 11:35 am | NZ Transport Agency
Weather dependent, the closure is due to be in effect on Tuesday 4 November between 8am and 4pm, and on Wednesday 5 November between 8am and 12pm. More >>
SH1 Closure North Of Christchurch Due To Crash
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 11:32 am | NZ Transport Agency
A vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Christchurch has closed the southbound lanes from the Tram Road overbridge to the Ohoka Road offramp. More >>
Strong Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge Today
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10:35 am | NZ Transport Agency
When wind gusts reach 90km/h, we close all lanes because it’s unsafe for any vehicle to be on the bridge and the bridge structure is vulnerable to vehicle impacts. More >>
SH1 Near Waikouaiti, Otago, Closed After Crash
Monday, 27 October 2025, 11:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is being diverted onto McGrath Road to the south, and Ramrock Road to the north, for light vehicles only. More >>
West Coast Visitors Urged To Be Prepared
Friday, 24 October 2025, 5:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The recent battering of the region by severe weather events has affected the highway network and saturated the ground, meaning an increased vulnerability to the likes of flooding and slips. More >>
State Highway 6 Closure Kohatu – Murchison (Kohatu To Kawatiri Now OPEN)
Friday, 24 October 2025, 5:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Efforts to reopen State Highway 6 between Kohatu and Murchison are progressing with the intention to have the route open to traffic by 7 pm tonight. More >>
SH7 To Hanmer Springs Reopened
Friday, 24 October 2025, 4:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 6 between Haast and Makarora (Haast Pass) is also expected to remain closed tonight, with a further update tomorrow. More >>
UPDATE: State Highway 6 Closure Kawatiri - Murchison
Friday, 24 October 2025, 12:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
UPDATE 12:20 pm: Contractors are continuing to work to reopen State Highway 6 between Kohatu and Murchison today. Treefalls are being cleared at various locations - Hope Saddle, Norris Gully, and Kohatu. Sections of the highway will be reopened as this ... More >>
Roads Reopened In Southland & Otago
Friday, 24 October 2025, 11:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 6/Dee Street in Invercargill between Gala Street and Fox Street has now reopened after a closure yesterday due to the risk from roofing materials being blown onto the road. More >>
SH80 In Mackenzie Country Closed; Further Route (SH6) To West Coast Also Closed
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 12:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
UPDATE: 12pm – SH80 in Mackenzie Country closed; further route (SH6) to West Coast also closed State Highway 80 in the Mackenzie Country is now also closed, between State Highway 8 and Aoraki-Mount Cook, due to flooding. Flooding on State Highway ... More >>
Think Carefully About Travel Amid Severe Weather
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 3:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Lesser orange strong wind warnings are in place for Otago, Fiordland, Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island, and a strong wind watch is in effect tomorrow for Westland and the Buller and Grey Districts. More >>
Update: 22 October, 7.40am – SH1 Due To Reopen At 8am
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:02 am | NZ Transport Agency
The closure yesterday was due to multiple hazards resulting from strong winds, including vehicle crashes, fires, and downed trees and powerlines. More >>
Crashes Affecting Traffic On SH1 In North Canterbury
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash happened north of Kaikōura, near Hapuku River bridge and the intersection with Puhi Puhi Road, and the aftermath is blocking SH1. More >>
UPDATE: 21 October, 1.55pm – SH88 In Dunedin Reopened
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Dunedin’s State Highway 88/Anzac Avenue between Frederick Street and Hanover Street has been closed again today, following yesterday’s blockage due to a fallen tree. A water main was also affected. More >>
UPDATE: 1.15pm – Further Closures Because Of Flooding
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 1:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Multiple areas in the West Coast region, and extending onto the Canterbury side of the Main Divide, are now subjects to road closures or area warnings because of flooding or slips. More >>
Erosion Of SH7 To Be Addressed
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
The damage to the highway near Engineers Camp is within the current road closure between Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs turnoff. The closure is due to both flooding and the erosion issue. More >>
Highway Reconstruction In Central Otago To Impact Traffic
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 11:05 am | NZ Transport Agency
The construction activities will take place on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, with a full holiday break from 19 December to 12 January 2026, during which no work will be conducted. More >>
Update: 10am – SH7/Lewis Pass Now Closed Due To Flooding
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 10:42 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to delay their journeys or consider using an alternative route. More >>
Slips And Flooding On Roads In Wake Of Wild Weather
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 9:21 am | NZ Transport Agency
While the weather in parts of the South Island is easing, more intense weather is predicted for later in the week which may further impact road users. More >>
Northbound Lane Of SH88 Reopens After Tree Cleared
Monday, 20 October 2025, 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The southbound lane remains closed as a damaged water main is addressed by CityCare Water staff. A detour is available via ward Street. More >>
