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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 18]
SH8 Closure Likely To Be Several More Hours
Monday, 20 October 2025, 12:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The recovery will take place as the weather allows at the Tekapo flyover/Tekapo Canal Road intersection. People should avoid travel in the area or delay their journeys if possible. More >>
SH73 At Rocky Point Fully Restored After Slip
Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
A reduced speed limit had been in place, and previously stop/go traffic management, after the slip occurred at the site 3km west of Jacksons, following heavy rain. People should still drive with care through the area. More >>
SH8 Closed After Truck Crash
Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:15 am | NZ Transport Agency
The truck is blocking both lanes at the Tekapo flyover/Tekapo Canal Road intersection. More >>
SH1 Closure In South Canterbury For Vehicle Recovery
Friday, 17 October 2025, 4:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The truck to be recovered tonight was involved in a crash this morning. Police say no other vehicles were involved and nobody was injured. More >>
SH1 Closure In South Canterbury For Vehicle Recovery
Friday, 17 October 2025, 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Detours will be available as the truck is lifted from the roadside, but delays should still be expected. More >>
Additional Traffic Management For Bridge Repair
Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The stop/go and reduced speed limit is due to be in effect from Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October, from 7am to 6pm each day. More >>
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements - Nighttime Detour
Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Due to weather – these works have been postponed and the 5 nights are now scheduled for after Labour weekend. More >>
Strong Wind And Rain Aplenty For Motorists Heading Into Weekend
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:57 am | NZ Transport Agency
The predicted rain and winds may once again make driving conditions difficult and could raise the risk of slips, surface flooding and other roading obstruction such as fallen trees. More >>
Fix Underway For Underslip In Mangamuka Gorge
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency
“During this first stage of works, the team is focusing on stabilising the underslip, which will allow heavy machinery to work safely at the top of the slip when we’re ready to build the wall,” says System Manager for Northland, Steve Matene. More >>
Blasting Into Summer At Central Otago’s Nevis Bluff
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 3:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
There will also be up to five days where closures of up to an hour will be necessary for blasting work on a rock feature that has deteriorated over the winter period. More >>
Speed Limit Reduced Ahead Of Minor Bridge Repairs
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 1:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The temporary speed limit of 30km/h (compared to the usual 100km/h limit) is to address a small hole on the bridge surface where grout has fallen out between two precast concrete panels. More >>
Truck Moved And SH73 Lane Reopened
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 11:27 am | NZ Transport Agency
Stop/go traffic management that was in place has now been lifted and normal traffic flows have resumed. More >>
Night Closures For SH1 In North Canterbury
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 2:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are encouraged to plan ahead for the closures due to be in effect from 8pm to 5am, from Sunday 2 November to Thursday 6 November, with work expected to finish on the morning of Friday 7 November. More >>
Road Rebuilding And Resurfacing Works - SH1 Whangarei Central
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Work will take place overnight from, 9pm – 5am, Sunday to Thursday nights, to minimise disruption. More >>
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements - Nighttime Detour
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 will be closed for up to 7 nights between Monday 20 October to Thursday 30 October, from 6pm to 5:30am. More >>
SH79 Reopened After Serious Crash
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services had been completing their work at the crash scene, near Middle Valley and Bracefield Road. More >>
SH79 Closed In South Canterbury After Serious Crash
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 12:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash near Middle Valley and Bracefield Road. The highway is closed between Fairlie and Earl Road. More >>
Rock Scaling To Impact Traffic On SH6
Monday, 13 October 2025, 10:08 am | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic will be temporarily held in both directions to allow the contractors to safely complete the work. More >>
Further State Highway Closure On West Coast
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
For the adjacent SH7 closure between Stillwater and Dobson that remains in place, southbound traffic should turn right onto Taylorville Road, then left onto State Highway 6. More >>
Another Slip/Flooding Closure On West Coast
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain has resulted in another state highway closure – this time State Highway 7 between Stillwater and Dobson, near Greymouth, due to flooding. More >>
