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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 23]
Contractor Being Sought For Work On Major Rolleston Project
Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:53 am | NZ Transport Agency
The project team has completed design, property acquisition and consenting to enable construction on Stage 1 to start in October this year, with planned completion in December next year. More >>
Elles Road Roundabout, Invercargill, Gets Its Fourth Leg
Monday, 21 July 2025, 9:32 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA advises the new access off the Elles Road roundabout, across the recently upgraded KiwiRail level crossing, will be available from Monday 28 July. More >>
Two Lanes Restored At SH7 Slip Site
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Two lanes of traffic have recently begun operating again at the slip site, with a temporary 30km/h speed restriction (compared to the usual 80km/h). More >>
Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Fanshawe Street To Greenlane
Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:13 am | NZ Transport Agency
The road closures are required for NZTA contractors to carry out essential work, including paving and stormwater maintenance. More >>
High Risk Of Freezing Fog And Black Ice Prompts Warning
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 5:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Weather forecasts supplied to NZTA show that persistent freezing fog is likely for parts of State Highways 8 and 80 at least through until Sunday, along with hoar frosts and potential black ice on the roads. More >>
Christchurch Highway Offramp To Close Overnight For Maintenance
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 12:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users should plan their journey accordingly, follow the sign-posted detour on site and allow extra time for travel. More >>
SH6 Reopens After Clearance Of Fallen Tree
Monday, 14 July 2025, 9:57 am | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists should expect delays as congestion eases through the area. More >>
SH6 Closed Due To Fallen Tree
Monday, 14 July 2025, 9:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
No detour is available and motorists are asked to delay travel in the affected area if possible. More >>
Work Happening Across Otago-Southland Highways To Maintain Network
Monday, 14 July 2025, 9:35 am | NZ Transport Agency
A series of scheduled roadworks on state highways around Otago and Southland many mean minor disruption for motorists from this week. Road users are asked to plan ahead and drive with care through these areas More >>
An End (for Now) To Overnight Closures For SH7
Friday, 11 July 2025, 2:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Crews have been working at the slip site, near Roirdan Creek Bridge, to clear rock and other debris that poses a risk of falling onto the highway. More >>
UPDATE: Further Overnight Closure For SH7
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 2:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure from 7pm tonight, and expected reopening at 8am tomorrow, is a continuation of overnight closures over recent days while clearance work has been happening at a slip site just south of Roirdan Creek Bridge. More >>
Progress Continues At SH7 Slip Site
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The work has been happening this week – including rock scaling, removal of vegetation and adjustment of the bunding – at the slip site near Roirdan Creek Bridge. More >>
Overnight Southbound Closures On SH1, Fanshawe St To Greenlane Interchange
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from Fanshawe Street to Greenlane interchange and lane restrictions on Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
UPDATE: Another Overnight Closure For SH7
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 2:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Clearance work and monitoring underway at a slip site means another overnight closure for State Highway 7 between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction (including Lewis Pass). More >>
Drainage Enabling Works To Commence Next Week Ahead Of Road Rebuild On State Highway 1, Towai
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 1:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The work is estimated to continue through to November 2025, with traffic management in place 24/7 throughout the construction period, from just south of Maromaku-Towai Road to north of Ruapekapeka Road. More >>
Retaining Wall Complete At Rockfall Site
Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Efforts to reduce the ongoing rockfall risk have been underway at the Epitaph Rift site, north of Haast and south of Knights Point, since a storm in November last year triggered a slip. The event required an initial highway closure and ongoing traffic ... More >>
SH8 Closure As Police Investigate Serious Crash
Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Those planning to travel through the area, including those driving to Dunedin for tomorrow’s rugby test match, are urged to avoid the area, delay travel or use the detours available. More >>
Delays Possible As Work Underway To Fully Reopen Slip Site On SH7
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic will continue through one lane at the site with stop/go lights in place. Motorists travelling through the site should be prepared for delays of up to 20 minutes where temporary road closures are required as the crews drop material. More >>
Busy Roads Expected For All Blacks-France Test Match In Dunedin
Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:14 am | NZ Transport Agency
“A lot of people will be travelling to the city ahead of the big match, particularly on State Highway 1 from Christchurch, and with it also being school holidays, the roads are going to be busy. So, give yourself plenty of travel time,” says NZTA ... More >>
SH8 Reopens Between Fairlie And Tekapo
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 3:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
In the current conditions in the central South Island, NZTA urges people to think about adjusting speeds and travelling distances, being visible and avoiding sudden braking or turning movements. More >>
