Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December for slip repair works east of Karangahake Village.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is keeping part of SH63 through the Wairau Valley and over The Wash bridge closed today as floodwaters still cover large parts of the highway and parts have been damaged by flooding.
As the forecast heavy rain fell over the western and northern parts of the South Island overnight and today, a number of highways have closed with slips and fallen trees blocking access.
The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for western parts of the South Island, Westland and Nelson for this afternoon through to Tuesday evening.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to travel with care through Piarere, with Intersection Speed Zone signs approaching the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29 out of operation following road resurfacing in the area.
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, 6 December 2019. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
State Highway 1 north of Atiamuri will be closed for repairs to the Mangaharakeke Stream Bridge for six days from Monday 2 December, with traffic detoured via State Highway 32 and State Highway 30.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 has reopened between Otene Road and Rotongaio Road at Waitahanui, approximately 6km south of Taupō Airport, following a bush fire in the area this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 is currently closed between Otene Road and Rotongaio Road at Waitahanui, approximately 6km south of Taupō Airport, due to a bush fire in the area.
State Highway 1 has reopened at Karapiro Road and State Highway 29 at Totman Road and Taotaoroa Road, following a serious crash in the area earlier this afternoon.
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, 29 November 2019.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is making changes at the SH2 Te Maunga roundabout next week, including moving the roundabout approximately 11m towards the Trustpower Baypark Stadium.