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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 7]
State Highway 2 Closed At Mangatawhiri
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The highway is likely to remain closed here for some time. More >>
Remember To Have A Say On South Island Speed Reviews
Friday, 20 February 2026, 5:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Consultation on these changes is open until 5pm on 6 March 2026. More >>
Closures Points In Place For SH73 Crash
Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are encouraged to avoid the area or delay their travel while emergency services are working at the crash site. More >>
Serious Crash Closes SH73
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash, east of the Cora Lynn Road intersection. People should avoid the area or delay their travel if possible. More >>
SH75 Reopened But Care Needed
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 2:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People may encounter some minor traffic management/temporary restrictions on the route between Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, such as reductions to a single lane in places to accommodate work crews. More >>
Early Work Underway On Belfast To Pegasus Motorway And Woodend Bypass
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 11:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
The NZTA Board has approved funding of about $127 million for detailed design, property acquisition and the early work, says Richard Osborne. More >>
SH75 To Remain Closed Overnight
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
UPDATE: 17 February, 3.45pm – SH75 to remain closed overnight: State Highway 75/Christchurch Akaroa Road, between Gebbies Pass and Akaroa, will remain closed overnight because of flooding and slips. Recent image below of flooding on SH75 (Photo/Supplied) Floodwaters ... More >>
Update: 17 February, 8am – SH75 Remains Closed Due To Flooding
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 8:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
People should be prepared for the highway to remain closed for much of the day, and are asked to stay clear of the area or to delay travel. MetService’s orange heavy rain warning for Banks Peninsula, through until 6pm tonight, remains in place. More >>
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 >>
