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Delays at Ealing Mid-Canterbury, SH1, Friday 31 May – consider using inland route
30 May 2024 4:48 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
People driving south of Ashburton/Hinds to the Rangitata River on Friday, 31 May, need to build in extra time for road work delays.
Fur seal pups and motorcyclists benefit from more guardrail in Kaikōura
30 May 2024 9:00 am
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
A stretch of coastline at Kaikōura has become a safer place for both fur seal pups and road users after a joint effort by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Department Of Conservation/Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned state highway roadworks
24 May 2024 4:09 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Important information for drivers.
One-hour delay Wednesday afternoon, SH6 Nevis Bluff for blasting
24 May 2024 3:21 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
People who drive between Cromwell and Queenstown, on SH6, will need to build in at least an extra hour next Wednesday afternoon, 29 May.
Arthur’s Pass, SH73, overnight closures for five nights Sunday to Friday, 26-31 May, McGrath Creek
23 May 2024 4:03 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be closing SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira for five nights from this Sunday 26 May to Thursday night/ Friday morning 30 May/31 May.
Update: State Highway 1 Blenheim to Spring Creek closed following serious crash
23 May 2024 4:55 am
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Thursday 23 May, 4:55 am update
Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned state highway roadworks
17 May 2024 4:43 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Important information for drivers.
Snow this weekend southern and central South Island/Te Waipounamu
17 May 2024 3:09 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
MetService is forecasting a cold front bringing snow to road level from the Milford Road and Southland over Otago into South Canterbury and the southern lakes area this weekend, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Lyttelton Tunnel, SH74, overnight closures end of May to test tunnel’s fire safety
17 May 2024 10:58 am
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is planning three nights of intermittent closures in the Lyttleton Tunnel to test its fire protection system.
UPDATE: Arthur’s Pass, SH73, overnight closures for two weeks at McGrath Creek – now postponed
16 May 2024 4:08 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be closing SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira over two week-long night periods from 19 May.
Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned state highway roadworks
10 May 2024 4:44 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Important information for drivers.
Update: State Highway 6 near Havelock fully open following serious crash
10 May 2024 3:36 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
The crash scene has been cleared and State Highway 6 is now fully open in both directions.
State Highway 6 Upper Buller Gorge closed from 21 to 25 May for Newton River Bridge repairs
10 May 2024 2:46 pm
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
The repairs to the Newton River Bridge will now be undertaken between Tuesday 21 and Saturday 25 May ahead of King’s Birthday and Matariki holidays.
Update: State Highway 1, Ohau reopens following truck crash
9 May 2024 2:55 am
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Emergency services and contractors have successfully reopened State Highway 1 near Ohau following a fuel tanker crash early on Wednesday morning.
First snow, ice of the year for Canterbury alpine passes
8 May 2024 9:58 am
| NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is warning drivers to be ready for snow and ice conditions overnight Wednesday in Canterbury on high country, alpine passes.
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