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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 8]

Highway Roadworks In North Canterbury To Impact Traffic

Thursday, 8 January 2026, 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>

SH75 Reopened After Serious Crash

Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 75/Curletts Road, between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road, has reopened after a serious crash this morning. More >>

Night Closures For Part Of Christchurch’s Brougham Street

Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 1:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closures for the section of SH76/Brougham Street between Ensors Road and Garlands Road are scheduled for 6pm to 6am, Sunday 18 January to Wednesday 21 January. These will allow the necessary road paving and tree trimming work to be carried out. More >>

Serious Crash Impacting Traffic On SH75

Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

SH75 is closed between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road. More >>

Traffic Impacts For Important West Coast Roadworks

Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People are encouraged to plan for these delays and allow extra time for their travel. In the case of both pieces of work, factors such as poor weather could mean rescheduling at short notice. If this happens, notification will be provided. More >>

Serious Crash Closes Stretch Of SH1, Southern Motorway

Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 1:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The northbound lanes remain open however traffic is heavy and there are significant delays. More >>

Serious Crash On SH1 North Of Kaikoura

Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 12:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The crash occurred at Half Moon Bay, near Ohau Point Lookout. More >>

Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance Work Cancelled Due To Poor Weather

Thursday, 25 December 2025, 10:51 am | NZ Transport Agency

With the cancellation of the work, the bridge will remain in the four-lanes northbound and four lanes southbound configuration throughout the holiday period, with no restrictions in place. More >>

UPDATE: 3pm – SH8 Reopens After Crash

Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users should expect some congestion as the traffic clears in the area, and people are asked to drive with care. More >>

Crash Closes SH8, Affecting Lindis Pass

Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency

Emergency services are at the crash scene on SH8, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, and say there is only minor injuries. More >>

Speed Limit Changes Proposed

Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:22 am | NZ Transport Agency

Next month, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will open public consultations for people to have their say on these proposed changes in Canterbury, on the West Coast and in Southland. More >>

Plan Ahead For Full Closure Of State Highway 10

Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:08 am | NZ Transport Agency

From Tuesday 13 January 7pm to Friday 16 January 7pm, SH10 will be closed between SH1/SH10 Pakaraka intersection and SH10/SH11 Puketona Roundabout. More >>

Important Work Across Southland Highways In New Year

Thursday, 18 December 2025, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work to reconstruct sections of highway, including excavation, fill, resurfacing and line marking – and associated traffic management – is scheduled to start on Monday 5 January 2026. More >>

Ho-Ho-Hold Up! Check Your Route Before You Hit The Highway This Summer

Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Like previous years, the passing lanes on State Highway 2 (SH2), between Pōkeno and the State Highway 25 (SH25) Mangatarata roundabout, will be closed during peak times to ensure smoother traffic flows. More >>

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: All Restrictions Lifted For SH73

Monday, 15 December 2025, 5:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass Village is now fully reopened to all road users. More >>

SH73 Reopens With Restrictions

Monday, 15 December 2025, 2:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass Village has reopened to most traffic, but restrictions will remain while a broken-down truck remains an issue. More >>

SH73 Closed Near Arthur’s Pass

Monday, 15 December 2025, 2:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The truck is stuck in an area that requires heavy machinery to be brought in to move it. More >>

Making Summer Holiday Travel Easier; Road Workers To Down Tools

Monday, 15 December 2025, 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency

With that comes potential for delays on the roads and accidents as people get tired, rush to get to their destinations, or are distracted by all that is going on around them. More >>

Crash Blocking Lanes On Dunedin Southern Motorway

Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Police said the crash involving a logging truck and car was reported about 3.30pm, near the Kaikorai Valley Road turnoff, and is blocking the northbound lanes. More >>

Closures For Essential Maintenance On Southland Bridge

Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Heavy vehicles/HPMV travelling eastbound should also detour via Mill Road North, Fairweather Road and Kennington Roslyn Bush Road. The reverse applies for westbound heavy vehicle traffic. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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