Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds motorists resurfacing works will recommence at various locations on State Highway 2 between the Athenree Gorge and Te Puna from tonight (Tuesday 12 January 2021). The resurfacing sites will be a mixture of day and night works.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises sluicing of the State Highway 3 Uruti Valley slip site by helicopter will take place on Wednesday (13 January 2021) to remove the remaining debris.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 15 January 2021.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 remains closed through the Waimana Gorge, following heavy rainfall in the area. Key local roads are also closed due to flooding and there is no viable detour.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 83 between Otematata and Aviemore, State Highway 87 between Kyeburn and Outram and State Highway 90 between Waikoikoi and Tapanui are closed following heavy rain.
A slip of rocks and trees after heavy rain along SH6, which closed the coastal highway between Greymouth and Westport this morning, is continuing into this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that passing lanes at Maramarua on State Highway 2 will be closed for safety reasons during busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 8 January 2021. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
Motorists are reminded that new permanent speed limits for State Highway 3 (SH3) between Waitara and Bell Block in Taranaki come into effect tomorrow (18 Dec 2020).
The summer construction season for road maintenance on Southland state highways is well underway and will continue until late March 2021, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The programme includes road reconstructions and resurfacing.