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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that traffic management and a reduced speed limit is in place on SH1 south of Waiouru today for the recovery of a truck and trailer, which went into a ditch during recent snow weather.
Waka Kotahi is reminding drivers to plan ahead and check the latest conditions before starting their journeys, with road snowfall warnings in place for several state highways overnight and throughout Tuesday (15 August).
With the Bay Link project working towards completion later this year, people travelling through the area will see changes to the road layout coming up more frequently.
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, 18 August 2023.
Planning is underway for the 2023 construction season starting September, and road users can expect to see work ramp up at key sites as part of the Takitimu North Link project.
A heavy snow watch remains in force over large parts of Te Waipounamu/ South Island Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, potentially passing over the island early Thursday.
Drivers heading southbound towards Wellington will have night-time detours through the Johnsonville CBD when state highway safety works begin this weekend – Sunday, 13 August.
