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Snow Closes SH73/Arthur’s Pass
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Snow has closed State Highway 73 from Otira to Arthur’s Pass. A recent view of snow on the ground at Arthur’s Pass Village (Photo/Supplied) Road users should avoid the area or delay their travel. An update on the road status will be provided ... More >>
Let It Snow, Take It Slow
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 3:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From tomorrow, snow is expected to fall in Southland, Otago and Canterbury, as low as 200m above sea level in places, according to MetService. It has issued snow alerts and warnings for South Island mountain highways and alpine passes. More >>
Tackling Avalanche Risk At Milford
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 11:37 am | NZ Transport Agency
Closures and management of the avalanche risk on the Milford Road are among the roles of the Milford Road Alliance, which is an alliance between New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Downer. More >>
Dunedin SH1 Night-Time Closures For Road Resurfacing
Monday, 8 September 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency
Northbound SH1 Crawford Street, from Gordon Street to Queens Gardens, will be closed Sunday to Thursday, from 7.30pm to 6am each night, over three weeks starting Sunday 21 September. More >>
Everything, Including The Bathroom Sink
Friday, 5 September 2025, 1:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The sink was initially moved to the shoulder of the road before contractors for NZTA were able to reach the site and clear it and the other material that had been obstructing the highway. More >>
Strong Winds, Heavy Rain And Lightning – All Reasons To Take Care On The Roads
Friday, 5 September 2025, 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
MetService is warning of severe gale northwesterly winds today in the Canterbury high country, gusting to 120km/h in exposed places. It adds that driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. More >>
SH1 Reopened After Serious Crash
Friday, 5 September 2025, 7:13 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash about 1.30pm yesterday. More >>
SH1 Closure Near Dunedin After Serious Crash
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, close to Allanton, that occurred about 1.30pm. The road closure is in place between Riccarton Road East and State Highway 86. More >>
SH1 Closure Near Dunedin After Serious Crash
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, close to Allanton, that occurred about 1.30pm. The road closure is in place between Riverside Road and Law Road. More >>
Opportunity To Have Say On Tolling Closes Soon
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:06 am | NZ Transport Agency
The Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024 requires New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to consider tolling for all new Roads of National Significance. More >>
SH7 Including Lewis Pass Closed By Snow
Monday, 1 September 2025, 10:55 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their journeys if possible. More >>
Spring In Sight But Winter Weather (and Driving Conditions) Hanging On
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The forecasts show there is a risk of heavy snow in the Lewis Pass area on Monday before 10am, with 5 to 10cm above 750m. Lesser amounts of snow are expected over the weekend. More >>
Amber Alert Wind Warning For Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 29 August 2025, 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge today with high winds expected between 11am and 3pm. Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists should be aware that gusts may reach amber ... More >>
SH7 Reopens After Snow Closure
Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:20 am | NZ Transport Agency
An adjoining section of SH7 – between Lewis Pass and the Hanmer Springs turnoff – is open but remains subject to an area warning due to strong winds. More >>
Amber Alert Wind Warning For Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 29 August 2025, 9:58 am | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions, look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate any lane closures or speed limit reductions, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>
SH7 Closed By Snow
Friday, 29 August 2025, 9:46 am | NZ Transport Agency
An update will be provided when the situation changes. More >>
UPDATE 1.55pm – More Wind Warnings As Trees Are Brought Down
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The strong northerly/northwest winds are bringing down trees in some areas, including at Chertsey on State Highway 1, south of Christchurch, where the highway has been reduced to one lane with stop/go traffic management. More >>
Care Urged As Strong Winds Hit The South
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:04 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has strong wind watches in place for much of the south, including northwest winds that may approach severe gale in exposed places in the Canterbury High Country and Marlborough southeast of Awatere River. More >>
SH93 Reopens After Fatal Crash
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were called to the site after the crash earlier this morning, and the road is now closed between State Highway 1 and Kaiwera Road. Motorists are asked to delay their journeys or allow extra time for travel. More >>
Crash Closes State Highway 93
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were called to the site after the crash earlier this morning, and the road is now closed between State Highway 1 and Kaiwera Road. Motorists are asked to delay their journeys or allow extra time for travel. More >>
