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UPDATE: 1.50pm – SH1 North Of Dunedin Reopened
Monday, 31 August 2026, 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked travel with extra care on this route. More >>
UPDATE: 1.30pm – SH87 Closure To Remain Overnight
Monday, 31 August 2026, 2:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1 between Dunedin and Waitati (north of Dunedin) remains closed for now, also because of snow, but work continues towards a reopening later today. More >>
Crashes Impacting State Highway Travel
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 3:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The road is expected to remain closed while police complete their crash investigations. More >>
Trapped Vehicles And Occupants Out Of SH6 Closure
Friday, 28 August 2026, 5:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Both vehicles and their occupants were escorted safely out of the closure area by roading crews this afternoon. More >>
Slip-Hit SH6 To Be Closed At Least Until Next Week
Friday, 28 August 2026, 4:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Two vehicles and their occupants have been trapped inside the closure area, but the people are reported to be safe and well. More >>
UPDATE: SH94 Reopens For Few Hours; SH6 Still Closed
Friday, 28 August 2026, 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency
With various other warnings around the central and lower South Island due to flooding, slips or “winter driving conditions”, road users are asked to take extra care and to plan ahead of travelling, especially inland. More >>
Flooding Watch Overnight As Snowfall Eases
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 5:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
MetService’s road snowfall warnings for the South Island have largely been lifted after heavy snow fell in places today, causing the closure of part of State Highway 73 for several hours. More >>
Warnings Now In Place For Mackenzie Basin Highways
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 10:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA Area Warnings also remain in place for surface flooding on State Highway 6, from Haast to Fox Glacier, and from Lake Wahapo (near Whataroa) to Harihari, on the West Coast. More >>
UPDATE: 27 August 2026, 9.15am – SH73 Snow Closure To Continue
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 9:30 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 94 Te Anau to Milford Sound remains closed from the Lower Hollyford Road intersection to Donne River because of the avalanche risk, with reopening expected from mid to late morning on Friday based on current forecasts. More >>
UPDATE: 27 August 2026, 7.15am – Latest Snow Images
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 8:24 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73 at Arthur’s Pass is currently closed by snow. More >>
UPDATE: 27 August 2026, 6am – Snow Closure As Storm Sets In
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 7:58 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 94 Te Anau to Milford Sound remains closed from the Lower Hollyford Road intersection to Donne River because of the avalanche risk. More >>
Winter Storm Arrives And Highways In Firing Line
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA urges road users to consider the risks of travelling, especially inland and via alpine passes, while the storm is in progress and state highways are affected. More >>
Start Of Avalanche Season Means Further Impacts On SH94
Monday, 24 August 2026, 2:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH94/Te Anau-Milford Highway – a key route to one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations – is scheduled to close again at 4.30pm today (at Lower Hollyford Road) because of the increased avalanche risk. More >>
Watch Out For Wild Weather, Travel Impacts
Friday, 21 August 2026, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) reminds people that heavy rain means slippery roads and drivers should think about adjusting their speed and travelling distances, avoiding sudden braking, and staying visible More >>
Busy Dunedin Highway To Get Crossings To New Hospital
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The first crossing will be located outside New World City Centre, in the block between State Highway 88/St Andrew Street and Hanover Street in central Dunedin. More >>
Planning Urged Around Southland Road Repairs
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 4:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Vehicles are due be held for up to 20 minutes in both directions between 7am and 5pm on Monday 24 August. More >>
Closures At SH6 Coal Creek For Watermain Work
Monday, 17 August 2026, 3:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 6 between the Cobden Bridge and the SH6 intersection with Taylorville Road is due to close on Tuesday 25 August from 9pm, reopening at 5am the next day. More >>
SH6 In Hokitika Reopened After Crash
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH6/Fitzherbert Street had been closed between Tudor Street and Hampden Street because of what police said was a crash involving a car and a pedestrian resulting in serious injuries. More >>
Crash Closes SH6 In Hokitika
Friday, 14 August 2026, 11:19 am | NZ Transport Agency
SH6/Fitzherbert Street is closed between Tudor Street and Hampden Street, and emergency services are at the site of the crash. Police say one person has sustained serious injuries. More >>
Progress On SH1 South Of Kaikōura
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura reopened on 15 July after several days of closure following a heavy rain event and floodwaters from the Conway River eating away large chunks of the highway near Hawkswood. More >>
