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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Thunder and lightning - road conditions may be frightening

Drivers in Wellington, Wairarapa, Tararua, and Marlborough need to keep an eye on the weather and road conditions with a severe thunderstorm watch in place across the regions.

Expect delays on SH1 between Papakura and Takanini

NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi is advising road users that due to a truck breakdown there is heavy congestion on State Highway 1 northbound between Papakura and Takanini.

SH1 Dome Valley closed in both directions

Due to a serious crash on State Highway 1 Dome Valley between Kaipara Flats Road and Wayby Valley Road this evening, the road is closed in both directions.

January start date confirmed for Waikanae River Bridge shared path

Work to install a new clip-on shared path across Waikanae Bridge will get underway early in the new year, with 16 January set as the start date for construction.

State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill night closure planned for Sunday

Regular state highway maintenance works on Remutaka Hill resume this month, with the first night closure of the year planned for Sunday 14 January.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 4 February – 10 February 2024

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 9 February 2024.

Heavy wind expected on Auckland Harbour Bridge tonight and tomorrow

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising road users that strong winds are predicted on the Auckland Harbour Bridge from 6pm to 9pm tonight (Friday 2 February).

Holey Moley! Giant cavity takes out State Highway 29A

When NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi workers peered down a small hole on State Highway 29A on Friday afternoon – they discovered a giant problem.