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Change To Alpine Management Arthur's Pass Route, SH73
Friday, 19 June 2020, 4:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be changing its planned management of SH73 this winter in response to concerns raised by residents, businesses and local communities. “We have heard very clearly the concerns of local people and business operators ... More >>
Getting Southland Drivers Winter-ready
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 12:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The temperature drop in Southland over the last few weeks is a good reminder to get winter-ready for driving conditions, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “This includes ensuring you have chains in your car if heading into alpine areas, your ... More >>
West Coast-Canterbury Highway, Delays Thursday & Friday Mornings For Chopper Lifts
Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 4:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waimakariri Bluffs, SH73, morning delays Thursday and Friday as safety project enters last phase Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises all people who travel between the West Coast and Canterbury via SH73, Arthur’s Pass route, to be ready for delays ... More >>
Safety Improvement Work Starts On SH16 Huapai To Waimauku
Monday, 25 May 2020, 6:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has begun safety improvements work on SH16 Huapai to Waimauku. The start of work was delayed by restrictions under COVID-19 Alert Levels 4 and 3, but the move to Alert Level 2 means work can now get under way with the ... More >>
Resealing South Of Wellsford On SH1 To Continue Into Next Week
Saturday, 23 May 2020, 4:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that resealing of SH1 south of Wellsford will continue into next week. Resealing past the Wellsford Golf Course began on Thursday and will continue on Monday with a lane in each direction open to traffic with temporary ... More >>
Resealing Work South Of Wellsford On SH1 This Thursday, 21 May
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 6:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are advised there will be resealing work on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford on Thursday, 21 May that will require stop/go traffic management at times and may cause delays Resealing past the Wellsford Golf Course will begin after the morning ... More >>
Road Resealing Under Way Across Northland’s Highway Network
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 5:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be increased daytime resealing work on state highways in Northland over the next few weeks The work is part of the summer resealing programme which has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic response ... More >>
Short Delays At Sylvia Flats, SH7, Near Hanmer: Stop/go This Monday And Tuesday
Friday, 8 May 2020, 4:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Drivers need to prepare for short delays at Sylvia Flats SH7, near Hanmer, this Monday and Tuesday, 10 and 11 May. Stop/go management will be in place to allow for safe tree-felling alongside the highway. The work is part of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport ... More >>
Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 Crews Back On Site, Making Up Time Ahead Of Winter
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 5:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Work priorities and traffic management have been rearranged on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway Stage 2 project, as around 250 construction crew resume their jobs under Covid-19 Level Three health and safety protocols. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport ... More >>
Otago & Southland Highways Work Resumes After Anzac Weekend, Under Level 3 Safety Guidelines
Friday, 24 April 2020, 5:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Otago and Southland road users will see a lot more activity on their highways after Anzac weekend with the lifting of the COVID-19 Level 4 Lockdown and the start of Level 3* safety protocols. Otago projects that may cause road users’ delays Nevis ... More >>
Northland Drivers Urged To Take Care In The Rain Over Easter
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 4:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency encourages people to take care if they need to travel for provide or access essential services or supplies over Easter, with rain forecast for Auckland and Northland. “While everyone should be staying safe and staying ... More >>
Essential Repair To Be Completed Over Brynderwyn Hills On SH1
Friday, 3 April 2020, 5:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is moving to complete an essential road repair on the south side of the Brynderwyns Hills to ensure the safety and resilience of State Highway 1 to Northland. The northbound passing lane has been closed and the road ... More >>
SH1 Through Mangamuka Gorge Closes For A Day For Resurfacing
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 7:40 am | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists in the Far North that State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge will be closed for resurfacing on Sunday, 16 February. To do this work safely, the section of SH1 between Mangamuka and south of Kitchen ... More >>
Auckland motorists urged to plan ahead for Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 10:44 am | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists intending to make a long weekend out of the Waitangi Day public holiday are urged to plan ahead to avoid busy travel times on state highways. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says drivers leaving Auckland on Wednesday afternoon and returning ... More >>
Canterbury inland road reopens
Monday, 9 December 2019, 5:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Canterbury’s Upper Rangitata inland road, Route 72, linking Timaru and Ashburton reopened around midday today. It quickly filled with waiting traffic, with significant delays around the single lane Upper Orari Bridge and rural gridlock for several kilometres. ... More >>
Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions
Friday, 31 May 2019, 10:58 am | NZ Transport Agency
Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions this Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend More >>
Colour-coded motorway signs to help motorists plan journeys
Monday, 29 April 2019, 4:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Auckland motorists will be able to make better informed journeys on the network, thanks to a technology upgrade to the motorway messaging system. The NZ Transport Agency has installed 150 new electronic information screens on the approaches to ... More >>
South Island State Highways Status - 28/3/19
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Below is the current status of the State Highways in the South Island. We ask that motorists travel through the work areas at the posted temporary speed limits for your own safety and for the safety of our roading crews. More >>
State Highway 29A closures 22 to 25 March
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 1:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 29A between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts will be closed this weekend from 9pm Friday, 22 March to 4am Monday 25 March. More >>
Speed reductions made permanent on SH1
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is making permanent the speed reductions near Kaikōura put in place a year ago, when State Highway 1 reopened following the November 2016 earthquake. “Following consultation with the community, we have decided to continue these speed ... More >>
