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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 9]
Santa’s Helpers Down Tools: Northland Roadworks Pause
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
“While Santa gears up for his biggest night of the year, road crews will be taking awell-earnedbreak torecharge and prepare for a busystart to 2026.Our teams will return in January ready to continue important improvements across Northland.” More >>
New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At Southland Schools
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:23 am | NZ Transport Agency
Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on flashing electronic signs that the reduced speed limit is in force – is now underway. They will operate at peak times at 14 Southland Schools. More >>
Essential Maintenance Scheduled For SH1 In Dunedin
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
The work is set to begin on Sunday 11 January on the southbound lanes of SH1/Castle Street, between St Andrew Street and Stuart Street. More >>
SH1 Clear Again After Serious Crash
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 1:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were at the scene of the crash, near Allanton, and north of McLaren Gully Road, and traffic management was required due to a lane being blocked. More >>
Summer R & R For The Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 12:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Between Friday 26 December 2025 and Sunday 4 January 2026, there will be lane restrictions on the southbound clip-on lanes, while we carry out annual resurfacing. More >>
Delays On West Coast Highway As Safety Work Carried Out
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 4:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Meybille Bay, near Punakaiki, has been the site of numerous slips over recent years, including earlier this year. The rock scaling is to reduce the risk of further rockfall. More >>
SH77 Reopened After Vehicle Recovery
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 4:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Following the recovery of a crashed truck, State Highway 77 between Glentunnel and Windwhistle, in central Canterbury, is now open. More >>
SH77 Closed For Vehicle Recovery
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 10:24 am | NZ Transport Agency
A truck had earlier rolled in the area but is off the highway. The road will be closed to traffic in both directions from 10am for approximately four to five hours for the recovery operation. More >>
SH6 To Stay Closed Overnight As High Winds Persist
Friday, 5 December 2025, 5:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure has been in place between Lake Hāwea and Maungawera since this early this afternoon, and trees have continued falling through the day. More >>
Plan Ahead For Upcoming Overnight High-Impact Closures
Friday, 5 December 2025, 3:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 20 (SH20) will also be closed northbound from Maioro Street to SH16 links (which includes Waterview Tunnel). More >>
SH6 Closure Due To Fallen Trees
Friday, 5 December 2025, 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The road is closed between SH 6 Lake Hāwea and Albert Town. Road users are advised to expect delays. More >>
Cobden Bridge Closures Coming Up Next Week
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 4:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
After a weather postponement, the closures are scheduled to happen from 10am to 2pm, Monday 8 December to Thursday 11 December. More >>
Strong Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge Overnight
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:52 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 >>
Wire Rope Barrier Maintenance On SH1 Hampton Downs To Rangiriri
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:57 am | NZ Transport Agency
The work is expected to take one and a half weeks, from Sunday 7 December to Thursday 18 December between 9pm and 5am (excluding Friday and Saturday nights). More >>
SH14/Hospital Road Intersection Improvements
Monday, 1 December 2025, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
The pedestrian crossing, islands and associated streetlights on Hospital Road will also be relocated slightly south to allow space for the new lane and improve visibility for drivers. More >>
SH96 Fully Reopened After Fire Closure
Friday, 28 November 2025, 4:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Following a closure because of a nearby vegetation fire, State Highway 96 between the intersections of State Highway 1 and Waimumu Road is now fully reopened and clear of traffic management. More >>
Southland Highway To Stay Closed Overnight
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure of SH96 between the intersections of SH1 and Waimumu Road is due to be reassessed tomorrow. More >>
SH1 Reopened After Fatal Crash
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure of a section of State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Blenheim is expected to last a few more hours after confirmation that a motorcycle crash this morning at Waipapa Bay was fatal. More >>
Vegetation Fire Closes Southland Highway
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour is available: Eastbound traffic should turn left onto Waimumu Road, right onto Paterson Road, continue on Glendhu Road and back onto SH1. The reverse for applies for westbound traffic. More >>
UPDATE: 2pm – SH1 Closure Likely For Several Hours
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Strict closure points are in place at Ward, south of Blenheim, and about 2km south of Waiau Toa/Clarence River to the south. More >>
