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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 8]

Rolleston Improvements Work To Impact SH1 Traffic

Monday, 16 March 2026, 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

As part of the Rolleston Access Improvements project, a new roundabout is being constructed to improve traffic flows at the State Highway 1/Main South Road intersection with Dunns Crossing Road and Walkers Road. More >>

Night Closures As Work Advances On SH75/Halswell Road

Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:46 am | NZ Transport Agency

Operating at night under full road closures means that the roading teams can pave larger sections of road in one go and lay the asphalt more safely, more quickly and with a higher quality finish. More >>

New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At Otago Schools

Friday, 13 March 2026, 1:25 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 the schools across the Otago region More >>

Have Your Say On Tolling Warkworth To Te Hana

Friday, 13 March 2026, 12:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Warkworth to Te Hana will connect to the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway and is the second stage of the Ara Tūhono project, which opened in 2023. More >>

SH76 Clear Again After Crash

Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 5:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 76/Brougham Street is clear again after a crash near the intersection with Cadogan Street, in Sydenham, caused delays this afternoon. More >>

Delays After Crash In Christchurch

Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The crash happened at the intersection of SH76/Brougham Street and Cadogan Street, Sydenham, and emergency services have been attending. More >>

Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Between Onewa Road And Esmonde Road

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The rehabilitation has been scheduled for approximately 6 night shifts (9pm to 5am) from Wednesday 18 to Wednesday 25 March (excluding Friday and Saturday nights). More >>

Lane Closures Between Silverdale And Warkworth

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 10:57 am | NZ Transport Agency

There are multiple closures scheduled between Sunday 15 and Friday 20 March from Silverdale to Warkworth for maintenance, which will affect State Highway 1 (SH1) travel. Road users should expect delays and check the NZTA Journey Planner before ... More >>

Update: SH1/carmen Road Work, Closures Cancelled

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 9:52 am | NZ Transport Agency

The intended two nights of closures between Waterloo Road and State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road will not be necessary. More >>

SH1 Reopens After South Otago Crash

Monday, 9 March 2026, 11:41 am | NZ Transport Agency

People are asked to travel with care in the area. More >>

Detours For SH1 Crash Closure In South Otago

Monday, 9 March 2026, 10:41 am | NZ Transport Agency

Police said it was called to the crash involving a truck and a car, near the Adams Flat Road intersection, just before 9am this morning and initial indicators are there are injuries. More >>

Chalking Up Another Milestone In Queenstown

Friday, 6 March 2026, 3:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The traffic signals will adjust in real-time to manage demand – this means a smoother flow through the intersection from all directions. More >>

SH1 Clear Again After North Canterbury Crash

Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 5:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are asked to take care travelling through this area, and through roadworks for planned activities on SH1 north and south of Kaikōura. More >>

North Canterbury Crash Restricting Travel On SH1

Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 4:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A crash on State Highway 1 between Oaro and Hundalee, near Kaikōura, is impacting on travel this afternoon. The northbound lane of SH1/Hundalee Road is blocked and traffic is being managed at the crash site. Emergency services are working at the ... More >>

Expect Delays For Upcoming Nightworks In Auckland

Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 1:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

When the closure is in place, please follow the signposted detour via Massey Road, Buckland Road, Portage Road, Station Road, Wyllie Road and Puhinui Road More >>

Important Roading Work For SH1 In Oamaru

Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

While any traffic delays will only be short in each case, people are encouraged to plan for these. Road users are also asked to take care driving through these work sites and to keep the safety of road workers in mind. More >>

Traffic Impacted By Crash On SH76/Southern Motorway

Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are asked to avoid the area if possible, and to be patient and travel with care through the area. More >>

SH1 Whakapara – Stage 2 Rebuild Work Begins Next Week – Expect Delays

Friday, 27 February 2026, 2:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZTA asks everyone to comply with temporary speed limits and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs. More >>

Update: 1.20pm – SH74 Reopened After Crash

Friday, 27 February 2026, 1:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 74 at Queen Elizabeth II Drive has reopened following a crash this morning. More >>

SH74 Closure In Christchurch After Crash

Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A detour is available: Southbound traffic should turn right onto Queen Elizabeth II Drive, left onto Main North Road, left onto Cranford Street, left onto Innes Road and back onto State Highway 74. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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