Some examples of how the NZ Transport Agency is delivering on the government’s strategic priorities and objectives for land transport are outlined below.


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Auckland overnight motorway closures 25 August – 2 September 2023

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, 1 September 2023.

Overnight shifting of SH1 southbound and northbound traffic – revised dates

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that two southbound lanes on State Highway 1 either side of Papakura Interchange will now be shifted eastward overnight on Wednesday 6 September

Tidy up and essential maintenance coming for State Highway 58, Paremata Road

Whitby residents and regular users of State Highway 58 between Paremata roundabout and Postgate Drive need to be ready for a series of night closures next week.

Ramping up road maintenance across Northland this summer

With warmer weather on the way, people heading north and around the Northland state highway network over the coming months can expect to see an increase in roadworks.

REMINDER: Finishing works about to get underway for State Highway 59 extension

Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeta - Transmission Gully project works completing the extension of State Highway 59 between Paekākāriki and Mackays Crossing are about to get underway.

Upcoming closures and updated detour on SH1 between Silverdale and Johnstones Hill tunnels

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is updating motorists on the detour route for closures between Silverdale and Johnstones Hill tunnels.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 17 – 22 September 2023

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, 22 September 2023.

Night-time detours for median barrier repairs – State Highway 2 Masterton to Carterton

Drivers heading south from Masterton to Carterton will have to take a night-time detour this week as contractors fix central median barriers.

Overnight closures of SH15 Twin Bridges for repair work

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Twin Bridges on State Highway 15 in Northland will be closed on two consecutive nights for repair works this month.