Scam alerts: we’ve seen an increase in scam texts and emails claiming to be from us, asking for payments. Check our example scams or report a scam to us
NZTA App:our mobile app provides a simple and secure way to access your driver licence and vehicle information. Learn more and download the NZTA app
Road works continue on South Canterbury highways through May with some new Stop/Go sites starting up over the coming weeks. People are encouraged to keep an eye on the traffic map and build in some extra time if they can.
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists that essential maintenance work will take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Fanshawe Street and Greenlane interchange on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May between 10pm and 5am.
State Highway 3 Awakino Gorge is scheduled to re-open to one lane, under stop/go today at 3pm following the replacement of a culvert, which collapsed due to heavy rain this week.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (14 May 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 19, May 2023.
The piles required to support the new Hikuwai Bailey bridge on State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will be going deeper to ensure a solid footing for construction.
A mix of median and side barrier, turnaround facilities and two new roundabouts are recommended for the high-risk Timaru to St Andrews section of State Highway 1, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Motorists are being advised that the peak time congestion issues on State Highway 2 between Ōmokoroa and Bethlehem are set to continue for some time yet.
From 6pm tonight to 7am tomorrow, an amber alert warning is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h. There is the potential for winds to briefly rise to 90-100km/h (signalling a red alert) during squally thunderstorms and heavy showers.
About 10cm of snow has settled in Southland this afternoon, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The area catching the snow showers currently is SH94 Gorge Hill, between Mossburn and Te Anau.
