Tag: road_closure
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Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
Law EnforcementTransportation OnehungaMount Smart RoadCrashPower LinesRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early April
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland during early April. The work is weather dependent and may be subject to change. Residents are advised to check the NZTA…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosureDetourNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic BulletinNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 51 Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were alerted at 11:20 am to a truck colliding with the central wire barrier before rolling near the intersection of State Highway 51…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 51AwatotoCrashTruckRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
Law EnforcementTransportation Waihola HighwayClutha DistrictRoad ClosureTrafficCrashNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Northbound Closure for Gantry Removal This Easter Sunday
State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience a full closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road on Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, from midnight to 5am. This closure is to facilitate the removal…
TransportationGeneral Weather Auckland Harbour BridgeState Highway 1Easter SundayRoad ClosureTraffic ManagementHeavy VehiclesDetourNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 1 Maintenance in Manurewa
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Manurewa, Auckland. The work will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance…
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State Highway 29A Closed Due to Diesel Spill
State Highway 29A in Tauranga is currently closed in both directions due to a diesel spill near Oropi Road. Traffic is being diverted while the spill is cleared. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on surrounding roads, anticipate delays, and…
Law EnforcementTransportation Diesel SpillState Highway 29ATaurangaBay of PlentyRoad ClosureTraffic DiversionPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Auckland SH1 Northbound Link Closed Tonight for Urgent Repairs
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking urgent barrier maintenance on Auckland's state highway network tonight, March 9. A closure is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound to SH16 westbound link from 10 PM to 5 AM. This closure…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1State Highway 16Waka KotahiMotorway MaintenanceRoad ClosureTrafficNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal to Cause Northbound Closures
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) that will affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge. On Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, a sign gantry on the northbound lanes of SH1,…
Transportation Auckland Harbour BridgeState Highway 1Easter SundayMaintenanceRoad ClosureHeavy VehiclesDetourNZTA Auckland
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Dome Valley
State Highway 1 near L Phillips Road in Dome Valley is blocked following a serious single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services at approximately 6:45 PM. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists are being turned around…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 1Dome ValleyTraffic AlertSerious CrashRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceEmergency Services
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Merivale Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Heaton Street in Merivale has now reopened after an earlier serious single-vehicle crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience while the road was closed. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued the update, noting the reopening of the street.…
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State Highway 47 Closed Due to Scrub Fire Near Lake Otamangakau
State Highway 47 has been closed near Lake Otamangakau as emergency services respond to a scrub fire. The fire was reported around 4pm. Motorists in the area should anticipate delays. The New Zealand Police are managing the situation.
DisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 47Bay of PlentyLake OtamangakauScrub FireEmergency ServicesRoad ClosureTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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One Dead in Single Vehicle Crash on Nelson Road
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Nelson Road this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 5:20 PM. Nelson Road is currently closed, with diversions in place for traffic. The Serious Crash Unit is attending…
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashNelson RoadTaupakiSerious Crash UnitRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceTraffic Incident
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Serious Crash Closes Nelson Road in Taupaki
Nelson Road, east of Taupaki, is currently closed following a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:20 PM. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident, which has resulted in serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
Law EnforcementDisasters TaupakiNelson RoadSerious CrashEmergency ServicesRoad ClosureWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and SH1 to Close for Maintenance
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising of upcoming maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network. From Monday, February 2 to Tuesday, February 3, between 10pm and 5am, a full northbound closure will be in effect on SH1 from…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Auckland Harbour BridgeMotorway MaintenanceRoad ClosureTransportInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 2 in Dannevirke Blocked After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2, near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke, is blocked following a crash that occurred this morning. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Information regarding injuries sustained in the crash is not yet available,…
Law EnforcementTransportation DannevirkeState Highway 2CrashRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand PoliceEmergency Services
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. The primary focus will be on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Kumeu Township area, with work scheduled from Tuesday, January 27, to…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 16Kumeu TownshipMaintenanceRoad ClosureTraffic ManagementNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 1 Partially Blocked in Ōamaru After Early Morning Crash
Ōamaru residents are advised of potential delays on State Highway 1 (Thames Highway) this morning following a crash involving a truck and trailer unit. The incident occurred around 3:10 am between Sandringham Street and College Street. While there are no…
Law EnforcementTransportation ŌamaruState Highway 1CrashTraffic DelaysRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceTransport
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Stuart Street in Dunedin Blocked Due to Structure Fire
Stuart Street in Kaikorai, Dunedin, is currently blocked due to a structure fire that occurred this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at approximately 3:40 p.m. Road closures are in effect on Stuart Street, spanning…
Law EnforcementDisasters DunedinStructure FireRoad ClosureStuart StreetKaikoraiEmergency ServicesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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River Road Section Closed for Vehicle Recovery
A section of River Road near Clarkin Road in Fairfield, Waikato, has been closed to allow Police to conduct a vehicle recovery. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 6pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative…
Law EnforcementTransportation River RoadFairfieldWaikatoPoliceVehicle RecoveryRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 50 in Hastings Closed Due to Vegetation Fire
State Highway 50 in Fernhill, Hastings, is currently closed due to a vegetation fire near the highway. Police were alerted to the fire around 2.50pm and are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with evacuations. As of now, there have…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 50FernhillHastingsVegetation FireRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Crash Closes Northbound Lanes on Waikato Expressway
A single-vehicle crash has shut down the northbound lanes on the Waikato Expressway (SH1) near Hampton Downs. Emergency services are responding to the incident, where a fire broke out in the vehicle. Fortunately, there have been no reports of serious…
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Tawa On-Ramp Reopens After Crash
The Tawa northbound on-ramp on State Highway 1, which was closed due to a single-vehicle crash this morning, has now been reopened. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure.
TransportationLaw Enforcement TawaState Highway 1WellingtonCrashRoad ClosurePoliceTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 in Kaiwaka
A serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka has prompted a road closure between Greenway and Mountain Roads. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:20 am. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement KaiwakaWaitematāSH1New Zealand PoliceTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccident
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Road Closure in Wiri Following Fire
A section of Roscommon Road is currently closed due to a fire in Wiri, Counties Manukau. Police have established cordons at the intersections of Roscommon Road with Wiri Station Road and Cavendish Drive. Fire and Emergency NZ are actively responding…
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Crash Blocks Tairua Road, Hikuai – No Injuries Reported
Tairua Road is blocked between McBeth and Staircase Roads, near the bridge, following a single-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident at approximately 2:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The road is expected to remain blocked for some…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Tairua RoadHikuaiWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosurePolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Car Fire Closes State Highway 26 in Tirohia
State Highway 26 in Tirohia, Hauraki, is currently blocked between Quarry Road and Cadman Road due to a car fire this afternoon. Police were called around 2.20pm following reports of a car on fire on the side of SH26. No…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 26TirohiaHaurakiCar FireRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud - Tasman
A crash involving a caravan has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident occurred at approximately 5.55pm between Tophouse and Bullock roads when a caravan rolled over. A second person involved sustained…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement CrashKorere Tophouse RoadSt ArnaudTasmanCaravanRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Kauaeranga Road in Thames Closed Due to Police Investigation
Kauaeranga Road in Thames is currently closed near Te Ana Lane as police investigate an earlier incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The closure is expected to cause significant disruption, and drivers are urged to…
Law EnforcementTransportation Kauaeranga RoadThamesTe Ana LaneRoad ClosurePolice InvestigationWaikatoNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Harihari Highway Near Ross
A serious crash has blocked Harihari Highway (SH6) near Ross this afternoon. Police were alerted to the multi-vehicle incident, which occurred near Donoghues Road, at approximately 1:10pm. Initial reports indicate that the crash has resulted in serious injuries. The Serious…
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