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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, 13 December 2019. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 29A between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts will be closed this weekend from 7pm Friday 6 December to 6am Monday 9 December to allow for stone column ground improvement work.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is keeping part of SH63 through the Wairau Valley and over The Wash bridge closed again overnight tonight (Thursday night) and also tomorrow, Friday, as floodwaters still cover parts of the highway.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists travelling on SH25 between Whitianga and Kuaotunu to expect some delays as works to repair a major slip continue.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises SH25A will be closed overnight between Kopu and Hikuai on Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December for road resurfacing.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December for slip repair works east of Karangahake Village.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is keeping part of SH63 through the Wairau Valley and over The Wash bridge closed today as floodwaters still cover large parts of the highway and parts have been damaged by flooding.
As the forecast heavy rain fell over the western and northern parts of the South Island overnight and today, a number of highways have closed with slips and fallen trees blocking access.
The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for western parts of the South Island, Westland and Nelson for this afternoon through to Tuesday evening.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to travel with care through Piarere, with Intersection Speed Zone signs approaching the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29 out of operation following road resurfacing in the area.
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, 6 December 2019. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
State Highway 1 north of Atiamuri will be closed for repairs to the Mangaharakeke Stream Bridge for six days from Monday 2 December, with traffic detoured via State Highway 32 and State Highway 30.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 has reopened between Otene Road and Rotongaio Road at Waitahanui, approximately 6km south of Taupō Airport, following a bush fire in the area this afternoon.
