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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 >>
SH90 Reopened After Flooding
Monday, 26 January 2026, 11:05 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to take care travelling on this stretch of road between Tapanui and Waikoikoi. More >>
More Wind In Store Tomorrow – Take Care On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Friday, 23 January 2026, 3:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
For most of the day (9am to 5pm), high wind gusts of 75-85 km/h are forecast, with potential for gusts to reach 90-100km/h. More >>
Update: SH10 Oromāhoe Works To Continue This Weekend
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People travelling to Kerikeri and further north for anniversary weekend will need to use the detour via Old Bay Road and Te Ahu Ahu Road. More >>
UPDATE: 22 January, 2026 – Consultation Opens On South Island Speed Limit Changes
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 2:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From today, people can view the various proposals and have their say in short surveys here. Feedback needs to be provided by 6 March 2026. More >>
Northland State Highway Update Following Heavy Rain
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 2:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Several days of heavy rain across Northland, with up to 238.5mm recorded near Matauri Bay in the last 24 hours, have caused flooding, minor slips and fallen trees across parts of the state highway network. More >>
UPDATE: 22 January 2026 – Timing Change For Dunedin Southern Motorway Work
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
This work, excavating parts of the road surface and reinstating it with new asphalt — and requiring southbound lane closures, will now be done from tonight through until Friday 30 January (inclusive). More >>
Northland State Highway Update Following Heavy Rain
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 9:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
Our contractors have been actively responding across the region throughout the weather event, inspecting the network, monitoring known at risk locations and managing flooding and debris to keep roads safe and accessible. More >>
Roads All Clear After Crash
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
UPDATE: 4pm – Roads all clear after crash Traffic is flowing freely again after a vehicle crash near the busy Christchurch intersection of State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road and State Highway 1/Russley Road. Vehicles and debris from the crash have been ... More >>
High Winds Expected On Harbour Bridge Tonight And Tomorrow
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway, which will advise if any lane closures and reduced speed limits are required. More >>
Crash Affecting Traffic Near Busy Christchurch Intersection
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to avoid the area if they can. A further update will be provided as more information is available. More >>
Busy Period Of Events Means Busy Roads
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
More vehicles are also likely to be on the roads around North Canterbury through until the weekend as the Muscle Car Madness events continue. More >>
Northland Drivers Urged To Take Care On The Roads Tomorrow
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 4:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With Heavy Rain Warnings currently in place for Northland, crews are monitoring the network, inspecting known atrisk locations and clearing drains and culverts to help manage surface water. More >>
UPDATE: 1.15pm – Road Clear, Traffic Flowing After Crash
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 1:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic is flowing freely again after a crash that caused delays on State Highway 8 near the Lindis Pass Lookout. More >>
Strong Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow
Monday, 19 January 2026, 5:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway, which will advise if any lane closures and reduced speed limits are required. More >>
Mountain Road Overbridge Nightworks
Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
While the team are working between 9pm and 5am there will be a full closure in both directions on the overbridge and the following detours will be in place More >>
