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Wet Weather Coming Up The South Island Te Wai Pounamu Today Into The Weekend
Friday, 8 November 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Heavy rain is also forecast from Northern Fiordland into Westland today, especially about the Westland District and Main Divide (Arthur’s Pass and south), till midday Saturday, says MetService. An orange heavy rain watch is in place. More >>
Summer Road Maintenance Akaroa Highway, SH75 – Night-times Affected
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Access will only be considered for essential light vehicle travel with prior coordination with the construction team, and for emergency services. No heavy vehicle access will be possible on these nights. More >>
School Holidays Catching Rain And Snow - Extra Care Needed On The Roads
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People should expect 160 to 190 mm of rain about the ranges, and smaller amounts near the coast. Given school holidays are underway, drivers need to take extra care as roads will be busy, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Traffic Lights Coming Soon At Bombay Interchange
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:21 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZTA Regional Manager Transport Services Stephen Collett says that in the long term, a full upgrade of Bombay Interchange is proposed as part of Stage 2 of the Papakura to Bombay project (P2B). More >>
Wet Weather In Store For Northland – Take Extra Care On The Roads
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging Northlanders to take extra care on the roads today and tomorrow following a Heavy Rain Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by Met service. More >>
SH1 Papakura To Bombay Project - Stage 2 Notices Of Requirement Notified For Public Submissions
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZTA National Manager System Design Robyn Elston says that this is another significant milestone for the project and the South Auckland community. More >>
SH1 Hill Road Southbound Off-ramp Closed
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising Auckland motorists that the State Highway 1 (SH1) Hill Road southbound off-ramp is currently closed due to a gas main strike. Traffic management is in place and motorists are being diverted to alternative ... More >>
Lengthy Delays At Ealing, North Of Rangitata River, Car And Van Drivers Can Take The Inland Scenic Route
Friday, 3 May 2024, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is getting reports of delays of more than an hour at the roadworks site on SH1 today, near the Rangitata River, south of Ashburton. More >>
New, Second Southbound On-ramp To Open At Papakura
Friday, 3 May 2024, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
As part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project in South Auckland, a new (second) southbound on-ramp at Papakura Interchange has been built over the past 15 months and will open to traffic shortly. More >>
Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri Bridge Night Delays, SH1, May Into July
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri Bridge night delays, SH1, May into July People who travel south of Christchurch at night and overnight will need to build in some extra time with delays at the Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri Bridge from early May until the end ... More >>
Frontrunner Marathon Sunday Christchurch, Anzac Day, End Of School Holidays
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:28 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With the school holidays winding down and Anzac Day Thursday 25 April, people heading home are encouraged to build in plenty of time and drive rested, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Arthur’s Pass, SH73, Overnight Closure In A Week
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 9:32 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be closing SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira in a week on a Monday and Tuesday night. The route is one of two between the West Coast and Canterbury, with the Lewis Pass, SH7, the alternative (Waipara ... More >>
SH6 Fox To Franz Josef Reopening 6 Pm Tonight, Temporary Road At Smithy’s Creek
Friday, 12 April 2024, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Concerted efforts by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) crews in South Westland will have SH6 fully reopened tonight at 6 pm (Friday). All state highways throughout the West Coast will then be open and accessible. Drivers need to take care given ... More >>
South Westland SH6 Update Friday 10 Am
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:18 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
An improving weather and roading picture is emerging for South Westland’s SH6 as weather moves north, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The highway was closed between Ross and Makarora in Otago overnight Thursday due to fallen trees, ... More >>
Strong Winds Predicted Today – Take Care On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers in Auckland will need to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge today (Thursday 11 April) with heavy wind gusts predicted between 11am and midnight. More >>
Brynderwyns Traffic To Use Paparoa Oakleigh Road Or SH12/SH14
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that due to a truck blocking both lanes, Cove Road is currently closed in both directions. More >>
Lane 1 Closed On SH1 Northbound Between Ellerslie And Greenlane
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The lane will remain closed until a crew can repair the entire manhole frame from 1pm today. This is expected to take approximately 5 hours (including curing time). We estimate the lane will re-open at approximately 6pm. More >>
SH6 South Westland, Remaining Closed Between Glacier Towns As Of Midday
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:52 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The highway to Haast in South Westland is closed from Franz Josef due to two slips covering the road with the recent intense heavy rain. One of the slips will be cleared by midday closer to Haast with the road open to a single lane at that point. Traffic ... More >>
West Coast And Fiordland Weather – Know The Forecast And Plan Ahead
Monday, 8 April 2024, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to plan ahead and check the latest conditions before driving on the West Coast, with significant heavy rain forecast from 9am Tuesday morning until Thursday evening. Further warnings are in ... More >>
Road Sealing Work North Of Rangitata River This Friday, Or Saturday If Wet
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A road rehabilitation site on SH1 just north of the Rangitata River at Ealing, South Canterbury, will be sealed this Friday 5 April, if the weather stays dry, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). SH1 north of the Rangitata River will have significant ... More >>
