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, 20 January 2023. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is undertaking essential road maintenance at two spots on SH73, the Arthur’s Pass route linking the West Coast and Canterbury from this Sunday night.
The storm system created by ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale has caused flooding and slips on State Highways in the Coromandel, Napier and Gisborne regions. Contractors continue to work hard to clear and re-open roads, with great progress in the Coromandel this afternoon.
Due to slips on State Highway 1 Brynderwyn caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale, the area will be reduced to a single lane under stop/go traffic management tomorrow (Thursday 12 January).
The weather system that has brought torrential rain to the Coromandel Peninsula and East Cape has made its way to the top of the South Island, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Essential pavement testing works (strength testing) will take place on SH51 between Ellison Street and Waitangi Road, Napier from tomorrow, Thursday 12 January 2023 to Friday 27 January 2023.
The bridge closure is now delayed until tomorrow to allow traffic, including emergency services, unimpeded passage through town in the wake of ex Cyclone Hale.
People who use SH8 in Beaumont, between Dunedin and Central Otago, will face a short detour near the new bridge over the Clutha River from Monday, 16 January, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is set to carry out essential maintenance to the Auckland Harbour Bridge from Tuesday 17 January to Thursday 23 March 2023.