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South Island State Highway Closures. Weather Update
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 6:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Ongoing heavy rain in parts of the South Island has forced the closure of some parts of the region’s state highway networks. The Metservice has multiple weather warnings in place for the West Coast and upper South Island, including Red Warnings for Buller ... More >>
Heading Into The Rain – Be Prepared In The South
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 6:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Westland and Buller – it means the West Coast and upper South Island could see rainfall similar to that in the weather events of February this year and July 2021. Waka Kotahi System Manager Andrew James ... More >>
Heading Into The Rain – Be Prepared In The South
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 6:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Westland and Buller – it means the West Coast and upper South Island could see rainfall similar to that in the weather events of February this year and July 2021. Waka Kotahi System Manager Andrew James ... More >>
State Highway 6 Closed Between Blenheim And Nelson
Monday, 8 August 2022, 8:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Bad weather has brought down trees and caused rockfalls on the Whangamoa Hill. It means State Highway 6 will be closed between Rai Valley and Hira overnight. Gale force winds and darkness mean it is too dangerous for contractors to clear the road ... More >>
Kaikōura Highway Reopens Around 5.30 Pm, Snow Between Otira And Arthur’s Pass Overnight - Chains Required
Friday, 29 July 2022, 5:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 north of Kaikōura is expected to reopen at 5.30 pm tonight after a serious crash after 1 pm involving a bus and a car. Given the back-log of traffic it will be a slow journey north of Kaikōura tonight, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. ... More >>
Highways Reopening, Murchison Rockfall Keeping The Lewis Pass To Nelson Closed
Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 5:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Highways affected by the recent flooding over Te Waipounamu are now reopening as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews clear slips and re-establish single lane access in a few places. Hard on the heels of this storm, MetService has snow warnings for ... More >>
Lindis Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook Highway, Haast Pass, Staying Closed Overnight
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The mobile, liquid slip covering the road to Aoraki/ Mt Cook near Whale Stream, south of Glentanner. The Lindis Pass, SH8, between Tarras and Omarama, will remain closed overnight with fresh snow falling and several areas of slips and flooding, ... More >>
Waka Kotahi Urging Extra Care On South Island Roads Tonight
Monday, 18 July 2022, 5:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is urging everyone travelling across the Canterbury and Otago regions to take extra care on the roads as strong winds continue to batter the region, with conditions likely to be particularly treacherous in some areas overnight. “Our ... More >>
Motorway Closures In Central Auckland
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 7:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises motorists of two upcoming motorway closures in central Auckland that may impact people’s journeys. In central Auckland tonight and tomorrow (13-14 July) the centre lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will be closed while essential ... More >>
Last South Canterbury Closed Highway Reopens
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 6:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The last section of South Canterbury’s highway network covered in snow and ice from yesterday’s storm has now reopened (just after 5 pm). The Waka Kotahi South Canterbury highway team had three plough trucks and two graders working from Military ... More >>
Many Highways And Local Roads Closed Canterbury, West Coast, Lindis Pass Into Otago And Marlborough
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 4:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds continue to keep key routes closed across the South Island/ Te Waipounamu this afternoon heading into the night. Contractors are making every effort to reopen these roads and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency ... More >>
Prepare For Possible Harbour Bridge Closures
Monday, 11 July 2022, 7:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises motorists that a strong wind warning has been issued for Auckland that may result in closures of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Metservice is predicting wind gusts that could reach 100-110km/h, between 2am-9am tomorrow morning (Tuesday ... More >>
Hazardous Driving Conditions For School Holiday Travellers - Drive With Care
Monday, 11 July 2022, 4:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
There are multiple road snowfall, wind, surface flooding and rain warnings across the South Island/Te Waipounamu for Tuesday this week (12 July). Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking people to drive to the conditions and be prepared for some disruption ... More >>
WAKA KOTAHI Southland Highway Update: SH 94 Te Anau To Milford, Snow, 386758
Saturday, 18 June 2022, 1:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway, SH94, has reopened but care is required: Snow clearing will be ongoing over the next few days. Roads will be icy and gritted. Please drive with extreme caution. More >>
West Coast Routes: Upper Buller Gorge At Lyell, SH6, Reopens, Meybille Bay Route, SH6, Remains Closed
Saturday, 18 June 2022, 1:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The main Upper Buller Gorge route into Westport at Lyell, SH6, reopened early this afternoon. It had been closed for several days after torrential rain set off a major slip overflowing onto the road, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Murchison to ... More >>
Severe Winds Continue To Impact Travel
Monday, 13 June 2022, 7:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of ongoing disruptions to travel in and around Auckland this evening, with severe winds and heavy rain continuing to affect the city. A severe wind watch remains in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and wind ... More >>
Severe Weather Likely To Disrupt Travel In Auckland – Plan Ahead
Sunday, 12 June 2022, 7:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of potential disruptions to travel in Auckland, with a severe wind watch in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge and a severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Auckland region. Metservice forecasts wind gusts could reach ... More >>
Momentum Builds As Penlink Partners Put Pen To Paper
Friday, 10 June 2022, 5:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced the successful construction partners for delivering Penlink, a new two-lane, proposed toll road in North Auckland. HEB, Fulton Hogan, Aurecon and Tonkin + Taylor gathered today with Waka Kotahi to formally ... More >>
Severe Weather Set To Make Driving Conditions Hazardous
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises that driving conditions will become hazardous this evening with strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit Auckland. Metservice has issued the severe weather warning for Auckland, which is expected between 6pm tonight (Sunday) ... More >>
Roundabout Puts SH22 On The Road To A Safer Future
Friday, 27 May 2022, 5:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH22 roundabout as of May 2022. Safety improvements have come full circle on SH22, with a notorious intersection known for risky manoeuvres and crashes replaced with a $16.4 million roundabout. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency project, saw the ... More >>
