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Wind, Torrential Rain Continues Over Te Waipounamu, Snow On Horizon
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 6:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People planning their school holiday departures need to check in with the MetService forecasts and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s traffic and highways update to be on the safe side. Four Te Waipounamu/ South Island highways are currently closed ... More >>
Rahu Saddle - Reefton To Springs Junction And South Westland Full Overnight Closures Soon For Fresh Road Marking
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
West Coast drivers who travel at night need to work around some night-time highway closures for fresh road marking from 11 to 24 September, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The work starts at the top of the region on the Rahu Saddle (SH7, Springs ... More >>
Overnight SH1 Closure From Symonds Street To Nelson Street Tonight
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 4:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound from Symonds Street to Nelson Street will be closed tonight (Tuesday 29 August) between 9pm and 5am while crews carry out urgent maintenance repairs. There ... More >>
Possible Snow Sunday Late Afternoon/evening Canterbury Alpine Passes
Friday, 25 August 2023, 5:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Snow could arrive at the end of this weekend in some parts of Canterbury, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. People driving on SH73 east of the Craigieburn Cutting, the Arthur’s Pass route between the West Coast and Canterbury, and on higher points ... More >>
Overnight Shifting Of SH1 Southbound And Northbound Traffic Lanes At Papakura Next Week
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 5:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that two southbound lanes on State Highway 1 either side of Papakura Interchange will be shifted eastward overnight on Wednesday 30 August. The following night (Thursday 31 August) the two northbound ... More >>
Te Waipounamu Weather Reminders Overnight Wednesday Into Thursday
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 8:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A heavy snow watch remains in force over large parts of Te Waipounamu/ the South Island Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, potentially passing over the island early Thursday. “Yesterday’s orange warning has been downgraded to yellow for ... More >>
Lane Closures And Speed Restrictions Likely On Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 8:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency
An amber alert has been issued for the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow with the highest wind gusts expected between 1pm and 6pm. Wind gusts are expected to reach 90 to 100 km/hr during this time. While an alert is also in place from 5am to 7am ... More >>
Snow, Wind Update For Canterbury, The Alpine Passes And The Lindis Pass, Otago – 5.30 PM
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A fast-moving southerly front is making its way up the South Island/Te Wai Pounamu this afternoon and overnight, dropping snow and creating windy and dangerous conditions for motorcyclists and high-sided vehicle drivers, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. ... More >>
Delays At The Rakaia Bridge Tonight – Alternate Route Is Via The Rakaia Gorge
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warns drivers south of Christchurch on SH1 to expect delays at the Rakaia River bridge this evening. A truck has broken down at the southern end of the bridge, reducing traffic to a single lane. Police are on site also helping ... More >>
Ashburton River/Hakatere Bridge SH1 Precautionary Closure 7Pm Tonight And Overnight, Wet Weather Continues In Canterbury
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 7:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is closing the SH1 Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge tonight (Sunday) at 7 pm through to around 6 am Monday 24 July. “The closure is precautionary given the build-up of flood debris around the bridge piers,” says ... More >>
Nippy End To School Holidays Te Waipounamu
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 6:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With Matariki weekend looming and the school holidays winding up, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers to check their routes and weather warnings ahead of the trip home. Take your time and enjoy the journey. Chains were required on the ... More >>
Overnight Closure In Both Directions On SH1 From Drury To Papakura
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 4:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a full closure on State Highway 1 (SH1) in both directions will be in place between Drury and Papakura from 9pm to 5am tonight. A signposted detour via Great South Road will be in place. Crews ... More >>
UPDATE: State Highway 6 reopens following serious crash at Owen Junction
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 5:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Update 5 pm: State Highway 6 near the Owen Junction, between Murchison and Kawatiri Junction, has re-opened. Traffic management will be in place from 8 am tomorrow morning for the recovery of the truck. Road users are asked to take care when driving through ... More >>
Te Tai Tokerau Set To Have A New Generation Safety Camera This Year
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is committed to achieving Road to Zero, a vision for an Aotearoa New Zealand where no deaths or serious injuries occur on our roads. To support this, Waka Kotahi will be installing a new safety camera in Northland. ... More >>
Overnight Closures On SH16 Between Rosebank And Te Atatu Next Week To Install New Signage
Friday, 2 June 2023, 3:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists of upcoming overnight road maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) from Tuesday 6 June to Thursday 8 June. From Rosebank Road to Te Atatu there will be an overnight closure of the westbound ... More >>
Overnight Closure Between Puhoi And Oteha Valley Road Next Thursday
Friday, 19 May 2023, 4:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising that essential maintenance work will take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Puhoi and Oteha Valley Road on Thursday 25 May between 9pm and 5am. A signposted detour will direct traffic via Hibiscus Coast Road, ... More >>
Wind Warning In Place For Auckland Harbour Bridge Tonight
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 6:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From 6pm tonight to 7am tomorrow, an amber alert warning is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h. There is the potential for winds to briefly rise to 90-100km/h (signalling a red alert) during squally thunderstorms ... More >>
Northland Network Update
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in Northland and Auckland with heavy rainfall causing surface flooding on the state highway network across both regions. The following is an update on the Northland ... More >>
Southbound Lane Between Wellsford And Warkworth Closed
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the southbound lane on SH1 between Wellsford and Warkworth is currently closed due to an under slip. The southbound lane will be closed overnight while crews fill in the void of the under ... More >>
SH7 Lewis Pass route reopens, closure shorter than anticipated
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 7:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH7 the Lewis Pass has reopened earlier than anticipated this evening after a truck trailer roll late this afternoon, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The section of highway, between Springs Junction and Reefton, on the West Coast, was closed from ... More >>
