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Update: 9.20am – SH73 Reopened
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 9:38 am | NZ Transport Agency
The truck that had become stuck has since been shifted and the road is now fully open for all vehicles, but people are urged to take extra care because of any snow and ice that remains. More >>
Update: 8.20am – Stuck Vehicle Extending Snow Closure
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:27 am | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are currently working to recover the vehicle and clear the road. More >>
SH73 Closed After Snowfall
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:00 am | NZ Transport Agency
People have been asked to delay their journeys. More >>
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge Closed Due To Truck Roll
Monday, 20 April 2026, 2:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users will need to detour via State Highway 10 or delay their travel. The road is likely to remain fully closed until early evening. More >>
SH1 Reopened After Serious Crash
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 11:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to take extra care along this route, between Burnham Road and Selwyn Lake Road. More >>
Update: 9am – Detours In Place For Serious Crash Closure
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 9:12 am | NZ Transport Agency
SH1/Main South Road is closed between the intersections with Burnham Road and Selwyn Lake Road. More >>
Crash Closes SH1 In Selwyn, Canterbury
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 8:11 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash at the intersection with Telegraph Road, and road users are asked to delay their journeys or use an alternative route. More >>
SH1 Closed At Hampden After Crash
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
People are urged to avoid the area or delay their travel. More >>
‘Super April’ Events Mean Busy Roads & Increased Risk
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:53 am | NZ Transport Agency
A free park ‘n ride service will be running from the Canterbury Agricultural Park to the venue, while a paid 'Super shuttle service' will operate from central Christchurch. More >>
Blockage After Crash On SH1 At Hampden
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:11 am | NZ Transport Agency
The crash near the intersection with Mile Flat Road is being attended by emergency services and is reported to involved trucks. More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Prepare For Impacts On Northland’s State Highways
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Northland is expecting strong winds and heavy rain from late tomorrow evening Saturday 11 April and throughout the day Sunday 12 April. More >>
Crash Closes SH1/Dunedin Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to avoid the area, delay their journeys or use alternative routes. More >>
Weather Postponement For SH1 Chertsey Closures
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 12:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Detours will be available as illustrated in the map below. Midnight openings of SH1/Rakaia Highway will be available for over-dimension vehicles. More >>
SH1 Reopened After Crash
Friday, 3 April 2026, 1:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway near Rakaia has reopened after a crash this morning. More >>
SH1 In Mid Canterbury Closed After Crash
Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
The multi-vehicle crash happened near the SH1/Rakaia Highway intersection with Chertsey Kyle Road. The highway is now closed between the intersections with Elizabeth Avenue and Somerton Road. Emergency services are attending. More >>
SH1 North Canterbury Crash May Cause Delays
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash on SH1/Hundalee Road, south of Oaro. More >>
Temporary Surfacing Works – SH1 Whakapara (Puhipuhi Road Rebuild)
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The recent severe rain caused damage both to the road surface on the Whakapara overflow bridge as well as completely flooding a section of road nearby that was in the final stages of being rebuilt. More >>
Eggs-Pect The Uneggs-Pected On The Roads This Easter Weekend
Monday, 30 March 2026, 10:40 am | NZ Transport Agency
The Warbirds over Wanaka event attracts tens of thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend and this makes Central Otago a hotspot for travel and holidaymakers even more than usual. More >>
Northland – Mangamuka And Whakapara Re-Opening
Friday, 27 March 2026, 4:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge opened just before 3pm this afternoon following clearance of a slip. More >>
Northland Flooding – Key Routes Should Open This Afternoon
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Geotechnical investigations are complete and slip material is being removed in the Mangamuka Gorge. We also anticipate the road will reopen by 3pm today. More >>
