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Crash On SH1 Oamaru Impacting Traffic
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Emergency services are working at the site of the crash and traffic is being diverted. Road users are asked to avoid the area if they can. More >>
Delays After Lindis Pass Crash
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, between Omarama and Tarras, and road users should follow the direction of services at the site. More >>
Detour After Crash Closes SH6 In Southland
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Police say the two-vehicle crash was reported just after 3pm and initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>
Lane Blocked On SH73 Due To Truck Breakdown
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 10:02 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Efforts are underway to shift the truck and an update on this is expected by midday. More >>
Brynderwyn Hills Super Weekend Closures
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The route will be fully closed from 13 – 16 November and again from 20 - 23 November. In between the closures, the road will reopen for 3 days (17 November – 19 November). More >>
Update: 10.25am – SH1/Dunedin Southern Motorway Reopened After Crash
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 11:10 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The crash involving two trucks blocked one lane, and a second had to be closed while vehicle recovery took place. This has heavily impacted traffic. More >>
Drive Safe Around Roadworks In Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes This Summer
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:39 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
More people working on the roads means an increased risk of accidents and injuries, so motorists are being asked to take extra care around worksites during the summer construction season. More >>
Delays After Serious Crash In Otago
Monday, 6 October 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Those who are travelling in the area are advised to drive with extra care and to expect delays. More >>
Road Investigations To Prepare For New Motorway & Bypass
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The work on SH1 between SH71 Lineside Road and Williams Street, as well as around the Pegasus roundabout and the SH1/Williams Street intersection, is due to start on Friday 3 October. More >>
Southland Roadworks To Affect Traffic Movements
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
During this 7am-6pm period of work each day, stop/go traffic management will be in place. A 30km/h temporary speed limit will also apply 24/7 through the worksite. More >>
Update: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: SH73 Closed Again
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 7:42 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The road reopened late this afternoon, to all but towing vehicles, after an earlier closure. However, conditions have now required a further closure. More >>
SH1 At Rolleston Reopens After Police Operation
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 9:17 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
State Highway 1 at Rolleston, between Burnham Road and Dunns Crossing Road, is closed this morning due to a police operation. More >>
Police Operation Closes SH1 At Rolleston
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 8:32 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Road users should follow the directions of emergency services at the site. No further details are available, and any queries about the operation should be directed to police. More >>
Upcoming Rock Scaling Work At Greymouth Bridge
Friday, 1 August 2025, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Contractors are due to be on site from Wednesday next week, and lane shifts and a 30km/h speed restriction though to Friday 8 August mean minor delays can also be expected at this time. More >>
Busy Roads Expected For All Blacks-France Test Match In Dunedin
Monday, 30 June 2025, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
“A lot of people will be travelling to the city ahead of the big match, particularly on State Highway 1 from Christchurch, and with it also being school holidays, the roads are going to be busy. So, give yourself plenty of travel time,” says NZTA ... More >>
Daytime Closures Planned For Luggate Red Bridge Maintenance
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The maintenance will include deck running board replacements and checking and tightening of bolted deck connections. The work may also require abseilers working below the bridge surface over the Clutha River/ Mata-Au. More >>
South Island State Highways Reopen
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie, and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mount Cook, were closed at 6pm yesterday as a safety measure for motorists and crews working on the roads. More >>
SH15 Closed Between Maungatapere And Otaika
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:44 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
There is a detour in place via State Highway 14 and State Highway 1 for those traveling between Maungatapere and Otaika. Those traveling from Otaika to Maungatapere should take the same route, in reverse. More >>
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 >>
