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Truck Into Tree Crash: Truck Retrieval Midday To 4 Pm SH6 Into Westport
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:53 am | NZ Transport Agency
People travelling to Westport via the Buller Gorge need to delay their journeys this afternoon or take the long way via Greymouth and up the Coast Road via Punakaiki. More >>
SH6 Haast Pass Open Again
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A rockfall near Orman Falls between Haast and Makarora in the Haast Pass has been cleared and the highway has now reopened. SH6 was closed after 8 am today, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). It reopened around 3.20 pm. Good work by the ... More >>
Rock Shelter Otira Gorge, SH73 – Open Overnight Now, Work At McGrath Creek Bridge Postponed A Week
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 12:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH73 has been closed overnight and with restricted hours daytimes since the end of August after rockfall began overspilling the Rock Shelter in the Otira Gorge onto the traffic lane. More >>
Rockfall Closes SH6 Between Haast And Makarora – Next Update 4 Pm
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 11:06 am | NZ Transport Agency
“An excavator is on the way to site now to clear the rockfall,” says Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZTA on the West Coast. More >>
Rock Shelter Otira Gorge, SH73, Open Overnight From Tonight, Delays During First Week Arthur’s Pass Side Of The Pass
Friday, 20 September 2024, 11:07 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will re-open SH73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass overnight as of tonight (Friday, 20 September). More >>
More Strong Winds Predicted For Auckland Tomorrow
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. More >>
Upcoming Overnight Closures From Warkworth To Silverdale
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
All vehicles will be detoured via Old State Highway 1 (Pōhuehue Road) and Hibiscus Coast Road in both directions. More >>
Work At Sawyers Bay SH88 With Detours At Times Starts In Ten Days' Time
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
“There will be temporary traffic signals 24/7 at the intersection of Station Road from 6am Sunday, 29 September to 6am Wednesday, 16 October,” says NZTA Journey Manager Nicole Felts. More >>
Waikirikiri Bridge, SH1, Reminder Of 30 Minute Closures, Note For Over-dimension And Overweight Vehicle Drivers
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises people who travel on SH1 south of Christchurch after 7pm at night to be ready for up to 30 minute delays Monday and Wednesday nights. More >>
Rock Shelter, SH73, Roof Clearing Starts Next Week Weather Permitting – Changes To Open Hours For Otira Travellers
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin clearing the SH73 Rock Shelter roof from Monday, 9 September, involving a change in the hours the road will be open. More >>
Consultation On Higher Speed Limit Addington To Rolleston/Christchurch Southern Motorway Starts Today
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The speed change for the Christchurch Southern Motorway (SH76 and SH1) would apply from east of the Curletts Road, Addington interchange to west of Weedons Road interchange in Rolleston. More >>
Consultation Now Open For Proposed 110 Km/h Speed Limit On Northern Motorway From Orewa To Warkworth
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is proposing new speed limits on Auckland’s SH1 Northern Gateway Toll Road and Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway. More >>
SH73 Arthur’s Pass Route Openings This Week Ahead Of Work At The Rock Shelter
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
The highway between Arthur’s Pass and Otira, on SH73, will remain open daily from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Sunday, subject to inspections at the Rockfall Shelter and weather conditions. More >>
Snow And Highway Closure Update Across The South Island Te Wai Pounamu
Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
Snow has closed SH80, the only access into Mt Cook/Aoraki this morning. More >>
Snow And Heavy Rain Over Central And Southern Te Wai Pounamu/the South Island From Tonight
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With heavy rain followed by snow forecast for Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts overnight Thursday, Canterbury and West Coast travellers also need to be prepared for the rain and snow on Friday, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). ... More >>
Update: Crash Closes All Northbound Lanes SH1 Bombay To Ramarama - Motorists Urged To Delay Travel
Monday, 26 August 2024, 3:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Lane closures are likely to be in place into this evening. Motorists are urged to delay their travel if possible or expect significant delays. More >>
Arthur’s Pass To Otira Highway Night Closures
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The rockfall onto the highway started on Tuesday last week, but has continued to release material throughout the week, requiring continued close monitoring and closures. More >>
Crash Closes All Northbound Lanes SH1 Bombay To Ramarama - Motorists Urged To Delay Travel
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recommends that people delay their travel if possible, avoid the area and use another route. More >>
All New Lanes Open On SH1 As Part Of Papakura To Drury Project
Friday, 23 August 2024, 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The new third northbound lane was opened on Monday 12 August and the new third southbound lane was scheduled to open on Monday next week, however a great effort from the team over the past few weeks meant all lanes were able to open early this morning, ahead ... More >>
Arthur's Pass To Otira SH73 Closed Due To Rockfall, Could Last For Some Time, Take Lewis Pass Route Instead
Friday, 23 August 2024, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
The SH73 route between the West Coast and Canterbury was closed around 1 am this morning when heavy rain brought more rocks and material onto the highway at the western side of the Rock Shelter, near the Otira viaduct. More >>
