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New safer speed limit for SH1 Winchester, South Canterbury

30 September 2020 2:39 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set a new permanent speed limit for SH1 through Winchester, in South Canterbury.

Expect snow and ice over the South Island today, check highways before you set off

29 September 2020 9:38 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

With snow falling overnight and into this morning in many southern and central parts of the South Island, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises all drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys and check highways before setting off.

Southland, Otago, West Coast, wider South Island weather and highway update – 11.30 am

28 September 2020 11:37 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

With snow falling heavily over parts of the southern and central South Island, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s highway teams ask everyone to stay off the highways and roads unless they are well prepared for the conditions and poor visibility.

Glenhope (SH6) south of Nelson, highway closure for up to two weeks north of Kawatiri SH6/63 intersection

25 September 2020 12:46 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be closing a 30 km stretch of SH6 south of Nelson for up to two weeks from Monday, 5 October to just before Saturday, 17 October (Election day). The highway will be reopened by Election Day.

Safer highway speed limit confirmed for Port Chalmers

25 September 2020 11:38 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set a new and safer speed limit of 40km/h on SH88 through the main street of Port Chalmers to take effect from 23 October, replacing the current 50km/h limit.

Interest high in shaping the future of Dunedin transport

25 September 2020 10:42 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Thousands of people in Dunedin shared their ideas and thoughts about how to shape a future transport system for central Dunedin that’s safer, better connected and offers a range of ways for people to get around the city.

11km of Lower Hollyford Road, Fiordland, to be repaired

24 September 2020 3:40 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The first 11km section of the flood-damaged Lower Hollyford Road, in Fiordland, will be repaired.

New alliance announced to deliver key projects in Wakatipu

23 September 2020 2:53 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) will enter into an alliance to deliver a number of cornerstone projects in Wakatipu.

Lumsden, Southland, speed review outcome announced

18 September 2020 12:54 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set a new permanent speed limit on SH94, Lumsden, in Southland, to take effect in a month’s time from Friday, 16 October.

Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway has first taste of real winter weather

16 September 2020 1:50 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Southland’s Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway, SH94, had its third day of full closure today (Wednesday) with snow blanketing the area and the Homer Tunnel portals. The avalanche risk has also been assessed as high, says Kevin Thompson, Milford Road Alliance Manager for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

State Highway 6 between West Coast and Otago reopening midday, Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi staying closed

15 September 2020 11:16 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency plans to reopen a key link between the West Coast and Otago at midday today.

Moving slip closes SH6 between Haast and Makarora, surface flooding Haast to Hokitika, avalanche risk keeps Te Anau to Milford Sound highway closed

14 September 2020 2:25 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

A substantial slip triggered by heavy rain has closed SH6 south of Haast township on the West Coast side of this highway link to Otago, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

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New safer speed limit for SH1 Winchester, South Canterbury

Expect snow and ice over the South Island today, check highways before you set off

Southland, Otago, West Coast, wider South Island weather and highway update – 11.30 am

Glenhope (SH6) south of Nelson, highway closure for up to two weeks north of Kawatiri SH6/63 intersection

Safer highway speed limit confirmed for Port Chalmers

Interest high in shaping the future of Dunedin transport

11km of Lower Hollyford Road, Fiordland, to be repaired

New alliance announced to deliver key projects in Wakatipu

Lumsden, Southland, speed review outcome announced

Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway has first taste of real winter weather

State Highway 6 between West Coast and Otago reopening midday, Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi staying closed

Moving slip closes SH6 between Haast and Makarora, surface flooding Haast to Hokitika, avalanche risk keeps Te Anau to Milford Sound highway closed

Safer speed limit for SH73 West Melton, west of Christchurch

New safer speed limit for SH8 Burkes Pass, South Canterbury

Waihola, Otago, speed review outcome announced

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New safer speed limit for SH1 Winchester, South Canterbury

Expect snow and ice over the South Island today, check highways before you set off

Southland, Otago, West Coast, wider South Island weather and highway update – 11.30 am

Glenhope (SH6) south of Nelson, highway closure for up to two weeks north of Kawatiri SH6/63 intersection

Safer highway speed limit confirmed for Port Chalmers

Interest high in shaping the future of Dunedin transport

11km of Lower Hollyford Road, Fiordland, to be repaired

New alliance announced to deliver key projects in Wakatipu

Lumsden, Southland, speed review outcome announced

Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway has first taste of real winter weather

State Highway 6 between West Coast and Otago reopening midday, Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi staying closed

Moving slip closes SH6 between Haast and Makarora, surface flooding Haast to Hokitika, avalanche risk keeps Te Anau to Milford Sound highway closed

Safer speed limit for SH73 West Melton, west of Christchurch

New safer speed limit for SH8 Burkes Pass, South Canterbury

Waihola, Otago, speed review outcome announced

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