Consultation to begin on speed in and around Yaldhurst 30 August 2019 12:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency Christchurch City Council and the NZ Transport Agency are seeking public feedback on the speed limits on roads in and around Yaldhurst.
Speed reviews in the Mackenzie District – meeting this Wednesday 23 August 2019 11:19 am | NZ Transport Agency Tekapo and Burkes Pass residents, business owners and road users are invited to a meeting in Tekapo next Wednesday afternoon to talk about speed limits.
Snow coming to South Island alpine highways this weekend – check before you head off 16 August 2019 12:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency A southerly change with snow and heavy rain is expected to affect the highways across the lower and central South Island this weekend. People are asked to drive to the conditions and be well prepared.
Haast Pass to reopen at midday today to single lane traffic: large rock successfully removed off State Highway 6 14 August 2019 11:40 am | NZ Transport Agency The Haast Pass, SH6, connecting Otago to Westland, will reopen at midday after a significant rockfall closed the road on Monday afternoon at Clarke Bluff.
Haast Pass closure due to large rockfall at Clarke Bluff, SH6 – highway closed all day Tuesday, next update midday Wednesday 13 August 2019 2:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency Ongoing rain combined with a complex rock face at South Westland’s Clarke Bluff, SH6, mean the highway closure put in place yesterday afternoon will remain in place all day today (Tuesday) and Wednesday morning.
Large rock blocks SH6, Haast Pass road, South Westland to Otago 12 August 2019 4:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency A rockfall, triggered by heavy rain in recent days, between Haast in South Westland and the top of the Haast Pass has closed State Highway 6 just after 3 pm today. The route connects Westland to Makarora on the Otago side.
Kaikōura earthquake recovery transport project: the end is in sight 6 August 2019 2:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency The end is in sight for the highway and rail rebuild along SH1 north and south of Kaikōura, as well as the inland route to Waiau. The rebuild of the transport networks followed the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in November, 2016.
Safer speeds proposed in North Canterbury, Waikuku to Lineside Road: formal consultation now sought 5 August 2019 1:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency In an effort to save lives and reduce the incidence of serious crashes, the NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits north and south of Woodend, from Waikuku to Lineside Road.
South Island highways tonight and this weekend – snow, ice, wind – drive prepared 2 August 2019 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Lower temperatures today and over the weekend mean that South Island drivers need to be aware of ice and black ice, particularly on bridge decks and shaded areas of the highway last to catch the sun.
