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Update: 13 February 2026 – Expect Delays On SH73 After Event Changes

Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The change means the Goat Pass crossing for participants has been replaced with a state highway and trail-based alternative, re-routing competitors up and over the Otira Viaduct. More >>

Oversized Loads On The Move - Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm

Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The loads include tower sections, blades, and other parts which require specialised transport vehicles, pilot vehicles, and coordinated traffic management along the route. More >>

Update: 12.35pm – SH7 Reopened After Serious Crash

Friday, 13 February 2026, 12:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The road has been cleared after the completion of police investigations at the crash site, but road users are still asked to travel with care on this stretch of road. More >>

No Troubled Waters For Bridge Work

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 9:54 am | NZ Transport Agency

The bridge closures are expected to continue through to Thursday 26 March (excluding public holiday weekends). Motorists need to take detours or travel outside the hours of the closures. More >>

Hokitika Roadworks To Affect Road Users, Residents

Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Scheduled to happen from 6pm to 6am daily, from Sunday 15 February to Saturday 21 February, the work will take place on SH6/Fitzherbert Street/Ruatapu Road from the north side of Richards Drive through to the Hokitika River Bridge. More >>

Highway Closures/Delays For Public Events

Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

An alternative route will be available around these closures: westbound traffic can turn right from SH73 at Jacksons onto Lake Brunner Road, onto Moana and Arnold Valley Road, and then left onto State Highway 7 at Stillwater. More >>

UPDATE: 4.10pm – Roads Clear After Crash Hold-up

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic congestion has eased through the area, but road users are still asked to travel with care through the intersection. More >>

Crash Impacting Traffic In South Canterbury

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Emergency services are at the crash scene, and road users are asked to delay their travel or use an alternative route. More >>

New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At West Coast Schools

Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on electronic signs the reduced speed limit is in force – is now underway. They will operate at peak times at seven West Coast schools. More >>

SH1 Work To Impact Traffic Near Kaikōura

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 12:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will have its own roadworks at other locations on SH1 between Christchurch and Picton, which may mean additional short delays to consider on this highway corridor. More >>

Major Motorcycle Event Adds To Holiday Weekend Traffic

Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:16 am | NZ Transport Agency

Due to the limits of protection, motorcycle and moped riders have a higher risk of death or injury than drivers of other vehicles, however there are simple steps motorcyclists can take to help keep themselves safe. More >>

SH87 Reopened

Friday, 30 January 2026, 3:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People are asked to take care along this route. More >>

Crash Closes SH87 Near Outram

Friday, 30 January 2026, 1:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People should follow the directions of emergency services at the site. More >>

SH85 In North Otago Closed By Crash

Friday, 30 January 2026, 1:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The crash, near St Bathans Loop Road, is being attended by emergency services. The highway is closed between Omakau and Idaburn, and road users are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel if they can. More >>

SH1 Partially Reopened After Fatal Crash

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 5:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users will be asked to stop on demand at the crash site at Marble Point, and a temporary 30km/h reduced speed limit will be in place. More >>

UPDATE: 1.20pm – Closures In Place For SH7 Crash

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 is in an area known as Marble Point, south of the Hanmer Springs turnoff, and north of Culverden. More >>

SH7 Blocked By Crash

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Emergency services are dealing with the two-vehicle crash and road users are asked to delay their travel in the area, or to use an alternative route. More >>