Media releases

News within "Winter Journeys" in September 2016

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Update – alternative route for State Highway 3 closure confirmed

19 September 2016 8:39 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists wanting to travel between Taranaki and the Waikato to use an alternative route via State Highway 1 and Whanganui, following the closure of State Highway 3, just south of Mokau.

Slip closes State Highway 3, south of Mokau

18 September 2016 5:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 3, just south of Mokau will remain closed until at least midday Monday 19 September, following a rock fall mid-morning on Sunday 18 September.

Lewis Pass reopens between Canterbury and the West Coast, storm abating South Island

9 September 2016 10:30 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Ice is thawing out on the Canterbury/ West Coast alpine passes.

Storm continues: One alpine pass open between Canterbury and West Coast

8 September 2016 4:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Drivers on South Island roads tonight and tomorrow morning are advised to take care as the southerly storm is still affecting road conditions and reducing choices on the key routes between Canterbury and the West Coast, says the NZ Transport Agency.

Rimutaka Hill Road update as of 4pm – road open

8 September 2016 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road is currently open, but that as weather conditions are changing rapidly, the road may need to be closed again tonight.

South Island road advice: southerly storm, high winds, snow – afternoon update

8 September 2016 2:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Snow is continuing to fall across the South Island this afternoon, keeping the two main routes between the West Coast and Canterbury closed and roading contractors busy gritting roads through places like the Buller Gorge (SH6).

Rimutaka Hill Road re-opened

8 September 2016 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency has re-opened State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road, but is reminding motorists to continue to take extra care as cold weather is contributing to challenging driving conditions.

South Island road advice: southerly storm, sea swells, high winds

8 September 2016 9:30 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Drivers are advised to take care today as high winds and the southerly storm continues to move up the country, says the NZ Transport Agency. 'Conditions are changing quite quickly,' says the Transport Agency’s Southern Region Journey Manager Tresca Forrester. 'Please check the map for updates on closures.'