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Crash Closes SH98 In Southland

Friday, 7 August 2026, 10:38 am | NZ Transport Agency

SH98//Lorne-Dacre Road is closed between Mill Road North and Kennington Roslyn Bush Road intersections. Emergency services are attending after the crash resulted in a power pole being brought down. More >>

Icy Roads The Next Challenge

Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 5:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Contractors for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be out laying grit or anti-icing agents on the state highways to reduce the ice risk and help road users safe. More >>

SH85 Reopened In Otago

Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 11:27 am | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are advised to travel with extra care given that winter driving conditions still exist. More >>

SH75 In Canterbury Reopened

Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Snow continues to fall in parts of Canterbury, but all of the state highways in the region are now open. More >>

Road Users Warned Of Snow To Low Levels

Monday, 3 August 2026, 4:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People are being urged to take extra care on the roads even if snow does not accumulate at significant levels on the ground. More >>

Update: 3 August 2026 – Further SH8 Closure For Pest Control Not Required

Monday, 3 August 2026, 3:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency

SH8/Cromwell-Clyde Road between Cromwell and Clyde Dam was closed for an hour on each of the last two Sunday mornings, so that the work to control feral goats could be safely carried out. More >>

Another Short SH8 Closure For Pest Control

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

Users of State Highway 8 through the Cromwell Gorge in Central Otago are being advised of short weekend closures coming up to allow important pest control work to be carried out. More >>

Warm Before The Storm? Snow, Wind Warnings To Motorists

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 10:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

MetService has strong wind watches in place for parts of the South Island today with northwesterly winds potentially approaching severe gale in exposed places in the Canterbury high country. More >>

Central Otago Bridge Closures For Wastewater Upgrade

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency

To allow work on a wastewater pipe installation, the bridge is scheduled to be closed in both directions on weekdays, between 9am and 5.30pm, from Monday 3 August to Friday 14 August, 2026. More >>

SH96 Now Closed After Crash

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 96/Glencoe Highway is now closed between Te Tipua School Road and Brydone-Glencoe Road intersections in Southland, following a truck crash near Waitane. More >>

Strong Wind Warning Tomorrow – Auckland Harbour Bridge

Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

From 4am to 11am Saturday morning wind gusts of 75-85 km/h are forecast. From 11am to 10pm gusts may reach 90-100km/h. More >>

Night Works On SH1 Between Northcote Road And Esmonde Road

Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users can expect night-time delays later this month while NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) carries out stormwater improvements to help prevent flooding and improve safety on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Northcote Road and Esmonde Road. ... More >>

Polar Blast May Mean More Roading Disruption

Thursday, 23 July 2026, 5:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are encouraged to check the latest weather reports, and the status of the state highways at our Journey Planner site, before setting out for their travel. More >>

Improving Efficiency And Choice On Auckland’s Transport Network

Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The project includes special vehicle lanes for freight and high-occupancy vehicles, alongside a new shared path, upgraded crossings and targeted safety improvements. More >>

Short Closures To Keep SH8 Users Safe From Pests

Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency

SH8 between Cromwell and Clyde Dam is scheduled to close for one hour, from 8am to 9am, on three consecutive Sundays, starting this Sunday, 26 July. More >>

Partial SH74 Closure For Lyttelton Port Work

Monday, 20 July 2026, 4:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closure of SH74 at the intersection with Oxford Street is due to begin at 6am on Thursday, and to run daily through until approximately Friday 4 September 2026, depending on factors such as weather. More >>

Night Works On SH1 Between Northcote Road And Esmonde Road

Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The works will take place nightly from 10pm to 5am, from Tuesday 28 July through to Monday 3 August. During these hours, the southbound lanes will be fully closed, and lane restrictions will be in place on the northbound carriageway. More >>

UPDATE: SH1 South Of Kaikōura Now Open Again

Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users will need to travel with care and should expect to encounter some congestion and delays during this initial period that the section of SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura is open again. More >>

SH1 Reopening On Track

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 3:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Once SH1 is reopened, people are urged to travel with care and to respect the traffic management that is in place. More >>

Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Blenheim

Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported shortly before 4:30 pm. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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