News in August 2022
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Long-term closure of SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge likely
22 August 2022 3:20 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is warning of the potential for SH1 through the Mangamuka Gorge to remain closed for some time, following significant damage caused to the highway from torrential rain this month.
Top of the South, state highways update
22 August 2022 12:03 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Contractors and road crews continue to work hard to restore roads and repair damage across state highway networks in the top of the South Island.
Winter use of Cromwell highway roundabouts ends in a week
22 August 2022 11:32 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Cromwell drivers will be redirected back to a detour route off SH8 from Monday, 29 August 2022.
State Highway 59 facing longer-term closure because of slip risk - State Highway 58 closure tonight
21 August 2022 4:50 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 59 between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay will remain closed until further notice.
State Highway status update – Top of the South
21 August 2022 3:42 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
The closure of State Highway 6 through Rocks Road in Nelson is now set to remain in place until Tuesday.
Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman state highway update - Sunday 21 August
21 August 2022 10:06 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
While the rain has stopped and floodwaters have receded, the state highway network across the top of the South Island remains seriously affected.
Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough state highway update
20 August 2022 5:10 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
State highway closures across the Top of the South Island remain in place this weekend and into next week even as rainfall and river levels abate, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Update on SH1 Picton link – closure at 2pm
20 August 2022 1:14 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that SH1 into Picton will be closed this afternoon for at least six hours from 2pm.
Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough state highway update – no access to Nelson from Blenheim
20 August 2022 12:43 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Multiple state highway closures across the Top of the South Island remain in place this weekend and into next week even as rainfall and river levels abate, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
State Highway 59 remains closed due to slips
20 August 2022 9:49 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 59 between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay remains closed today, with large slips still to be cleared by roading crews.
Nelson Marlborough state highway update
19 August 2022 5:35 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
State Highway closures remain in place as the region continues to experience heavy rainfall.
State Highway 59 to remain closed overnight
19 August 2022 4:35 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 59 between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay will remain closed following a further slip on the route this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi Board confirms position on Auckland Harbour Bridge lane reallocation trial
19 August 2022 3:44 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board has confirmed that it will not be opening lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge for a formal walking and cycling trial at this time.
Waka Kotahi urging caution and patience on storm-damaged Northland roads
19 August 2022 3:34 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is urging drivers in Northland to show patience and use caution on the region’s roads in the days ahead, with safety the top priority during the current emergency response phase to extensive flooding in the region.
State Highway 6 Nelson to Blenheim closed until next week
19 August 2022 2:39 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Severe flood damage has forced the closure of the main transport link between Nelson and Marlborough.
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