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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 2]
SH8 Lindis Valley Closed By Crash
Friday, 18 September 2026, 4:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH8/Lindis Pass-Tarras Road is closed between Cluden Creek Road and Phillips Road. More >>
SH1 In Invercargill Closed After Crash
Friday, 18 September 2026, 2:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to avoid the area or take an alternative route, or to follow the direction of emergency services at the site. More >>
Work Ahead Of Schedule For SH1 Road Rebuild
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 2:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The section of highway between the intersections of Thews Road and Longbeach Road is now back to two lanes of traffic, but the temporary reduced speed limit remains. More >>
Update: 17 September 2026, 7.30am – Snow, Flooding Remain But Closures Ease
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 8:02 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has area warnings are in place because of snow on some state highways, including SH87, State Highway 85 and State Highway 8 at Lindis Pass. More >>
Lyttleton Tunnel Closed After Breakdown
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 2:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A recovery vehicle that was initially sent in to assist the broken-down truck was unable to complete the recovery after a small fire, which was extinguished. Now a larger recovery vehicle is being sought to free the two vehicles stuck in the tunnel. More >>
Northbound Closures For Otago SH1 Reconstruction
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 4:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and its roading crews will be working with emergency services and residents to enable access that they need. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH1 In South Canterbury
Monday, 14 September 2026, 3:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Police say the single vehicle crash was reported at around 2:20pm, and initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH1 In South Canterbury
Monday, 14 September 2026, 3:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Police say the single vehicle crash was reported at around 2:20pm, and initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>
Rakaia Bridge On SH1 Reopened
Monday, 14 September 2026, 8:42 am | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to take care travelling on the bridge and in the wider area, and to be aware of the impact of delays further south on SH1, near Ashburton, where a road rebuild is underway from today. More >>
Crash Closes Rakaia Bridge On SH1
Monday, 14 September 2026, 7:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is backed up following the incident that is being attended by emergency services. People are asked to avoid the area, delay their journeys and to expect delays. More >>
SH6 Weekend Reopenings Again, Safety Work Still Needed
Friday, 11 September 2026, 4:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Temporary speed limits will be in place and there will be at least one site limited to a single lane where motorists will be required to stop on demand. More >>
Rebuild Of Damaged SH1 Section To Impact Travel
Friday, 11 September 2026, 2:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People can expect delays of up to 45 minutes during the day at peak times, and up to 20 minutes at night, and so planning ahead and allowing more travel time is strongly encouraged. More >>
Update: State Highway Weather Closures Remain In Place For SH6 And SH65 (SH65 Open Under Restrictions)
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 7:05 am | NZ Transport Agency
Restrictions and traffic management are in place in areas which have suffered weather damage. Road users must drive to the conditions and can expect ongoing travel delays. More >>
Update: State Highway Weather Closures Remain In Place For SH6 And SH65 (SH6 Now Open)
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
While the route is open and the connection between Nelson and the West Coast has been restored, drivers are still urged to take care on the route and drive to the conditions. More >>
Flooding/Slip Closures Continue; Crash And Spill Closures Further South
Monday, 7 September 2026, 8:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
State highway closures continue this morning on and around the West Coast following heavy rain More >>
Weekend Reopenings For SH6 Before Weekday Return To Convoys
Friday, 4 September 2026, 2:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Subject to weather interruptions, from 8am tomorrow (Saturday 5 September), the road will be open to all traffic without convoys, closing again at 5.30pm. More >>
Important Maintenance For Key Otago Access To Port Chalmers
Friday, 4 September 2026, 2:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From 6pm on Monday 14 Sep, only a single lane of traffic is scheduled to be available 24-7 on SH88/Sir John Thorn Drive from Sawyers Bay to Port Chalmers, with temporary traffic lights & a 30km/h temporary speed limit in operation for up to two weeks More >>
Mother Nature Not Stopping SH6 Convoys
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 4:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The daily convoys led by roading crews between Makarora and the Isthmus Peak Track car park (north of Lake Hāwea township) have been underway following about 30 slips that closed the road last Friday. More >>
Night Closure For SH1 Repairs Near Mosgiel
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 12:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The highway is scheduled to close from 8pm to 12am, between the Riccarton Road East and Quarry Road intersections with SH1. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead for the closure. More >>
SH87 Reopened After Snow Closure
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 12:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 87 from Outram to Middlemarch, in Otago, has reopened followed an overnight closure because of snow. More >>
