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SH1 Near Waikouaiti, Otago, Closed After Crash

Monday, 27 October 2025, 11:39 am | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic is being diverted onto McGrath Road to the south, and Ramrock Road to thenorth, for light vehicles only.More >>

West Coast Visitors Urged To Be Prepared

Friday, 24 October 2025, 5:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The recent battering of the region by severe weather events has affected the highwaynetwork and saturated the ground, meaning an increased vulnerability to the likesof flooding and slips.More >>

State Highway 6 Closure Kohatu – Murchison (Kohatu To Kawatiri Now OPEN)

Friday, 24 October 2025, 5:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Efforts to reopen State Highway 6 between Kohatu and Murchison are progressing withthe intention to have the route open to traffic by 7 pm tonight.More >>

SH7 To Hanmer Springs Reopened

Friday, 24 October 2025, 4:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 6 between Haast and Makarora (Haast Pass) is also expected to remainclosed tonight, with a further update tomorrow.More >>

UPDATE: State Highway 6 Closure Kawatiri - Murchison

Friday, 24 October 2025, 12:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE 12:20 pm: Contractors are continuing to work to reopen State Highway 6 betweenKohatu and Murchison today. Treefalls are being cleared at various locations - HopeSaddle, Norris Gully, and Kohatu. Sections of the highway will be reopened as this ...More >>

Roads Reopened In Southland & Otago

Friday, 24 October 2025, 11:51 am | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 6/Dee Street in Invercargill between Gala Street and Fox Street hasnow reopened after a closure yesterday due to the risk from roofing materials beingblown onto the road.More >>

SH80 In Mackenzie Country Closed; Further Route (SH6) To West Coast Also Closed

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 12:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE: 12pm – SH80 in Mackenzie Country closed; further route (SH6) to West Coastalso closed State Highway 80 in the Mackenzie Country is now also closed, betweenState Highway 8 and Aoraki-Mount Cook, due to flooding. Flooding on State Highway ...More >>

Think Carefully About Travel Amid Severe Weather

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 3:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Lesser orange strong wind warnings are in place for Otago, Fiordland, Clutha, Southlandand Stewart Island, and a strong wind watch is in effect tomorrow for Westland andthe Buller and Grey Districts.More >>

Update: 22 October, 7.40am – SH1 Due To Reopen At 8am

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:02 am | NZ Transport Agency

The closure yesterday was due to multiple hazards resulting from strong winds, includingvehicle crashes, fires, and downed trees and powerlines.More >>

Crashes Affecting Traffic On SH1 In North Canterbury

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The crash happened north of Kaikōura, near Hapuku River bridge and the intersectionwith Puhi Puhi Road, and the aftermath is blocking SH1.More >>

UPDATE: 21 October, 1.55pm – SH88 In Dunedin Reopened

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Dunedin’s State Highway 88/Anzac Avenue between Frederick Street and Hanover Streethas been closed again today, following yesterday’s blockage due to a fallen tree.A water main was also affected.More >>

UPDATE: 1.15pm – Further Closures Because Of Flooding

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 1:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Multiple areas in the West Coast region, and extending onto the Canterbury side ofthe Main Divide, are now subjects to road closures or area warnings because of floodingor slips.More >>

Erosion Of SH7 To Be Addressed

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency

The damage to the highway near Engineers Camp is within the current road closurebetween Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs turnoff. The closure is due to bothflooding and the erosion issue.More >>

Highway Reconstruction In Central Otago To Impact Traffic

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 11:05 am | NZ Transport Agency

The construction activities will take place on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, witha full holiday break from 19 December to 12 January 2026, during which no work willbe conducted.More >>

Update: 10am – SH7/Lewis Pass Now Closed Due To Flooding

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 10:42 am | NZ Transport Agency

Road users are asked to delay their journeys or consider using an alternative route.More >>

Slips And Flooding On Roads In Wake Of Wild Weather

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 9:21 am | NZ Transport Agency

While the weather in parts of the South Island is easing, more intense weather ispredicted for later in the week which may further impact road users.More >>

Northbound Lane Of SH88 Reopens After Tree Cleared

Monday, 20 October 2025, 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The southbound lane remains closed as a damaged water main is addressed by CityCareWater staff. A detour is available via ward Street.More >>

SH8 Closure Likely To Be Several More Hours

Monday, 20 October 2025, 12:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The recovery will take place as the weather allows at the Tekapo flyover/Tekapo CanalRoad intersection. People should avoid travel in the area or delay their journeysif possible.More >>

SH73 At Rocky Point Fully Restored After Slip

Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:36 am | NZ Transport Agency

A reduced speed limit had been in place, and previously stop/go traffic management,after the slip occurred at the site 3km west of Jacksons, following heavy rain. Peopleshould still drive with care through the area.More >>

SH8 Closed After Truck Crash

Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:15 am | NZ Transport Agency

The truck is blocking both lanes at the Tekapo flyover/Tekapo Canal Road intersection.More >>

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