Alerts
If you're looking for specific information relating to roads affected by the August 2022 storm event:
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Night time Stop/Go on SH6 Thurs 31 Oct – Sat 2 Nov
RoadsPlan ahead for night time Stop/Gos on State Highway 6 from Thursday 31 October to Saturday 2 November when resurfacing work will be undertaken.
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Road updates 30 October
RoadsToday's road update
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Road Updates 29 October
RoadsSome roads are reopening now, however there are still some closures. Crews continue to work around the region to clear and reopen roads.
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Resurfacing Works - Medway Road, Seddon
RoadsMedway Road at sites from 4km from the start of the road to 10km, will be under stop/go traffic management with temporary speed restrictions in place on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November.
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Resurfacing Works - Waterfalls Road , Seddon
RoadsWaterfalls Road, Seddon will be under stop/go traffic management with temporary speed restrictions in place on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October 2024 from 7.00 am – 6.00 pm.
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Resurfacing Works - Sheffield Street, Riverlands - Night Works
RoadsSheffield Street, Riverlands will be under stop/go traffic management with temporary speed restrictions in place on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October 2024 from 7.00 pm – 6.00 am.
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Resurfacing Works - Kinross Street – Night Works
RoadsKinross Street at the Freswick Street intersection will be under stop/go traffic management with temporary speed restrictions in place on Wednesday 30 October 2024 due to resurfacing works.
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Awatere Valley Road under slip
RoadsFollowing this weekend’s wet weather a large under slip has developed on Awatere Valley Road, approximately 2km from Jordan Bridge.
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Future-proofing State Highway 6, Rai Saddle in Marlborough
RoadsStop/Gos will be in place 24/7 on SH6 Rai Saddle from Monday 14 October – Friday 22 November as contractors improve the resilience of this section of highway.
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Summer maintenance means smoother and safer journeys for drivers
RoadsDrivers travelling at the top of the South Island can expect lots of activity this summer as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi invests in resurfacing and rebuilding the region’s highways.
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Taylors Pass Road closure
RoadsTaylors Pass Road between 1353 Taylor Pass Road and 1739 Taylor Pass Road will be closed on an intermittent basis for earthworks and harvesting from 18 November 2024 from 6.00 am - 5.00 pm.
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Stop/go daytime works on SH63 near the Wash Bridge
RoadsPlan ahead for 10min delays on State highway 63 near The Wash Bridge from 7 October to 6 December, 7.30 am – 5.00 pm (no work on weekends or public holidays)
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Kenepuru Road Closures
RoadsThe closures are in place for the construction of a 98m retaining wall at the Water Tank slip site, along with drainage upgrades and road reinstatement.
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Queen Charlotte Drive Night Closures
RoadsFrom Monday 23 September for three nights, Queen Charlotte Drive will be closed
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Dalton’s Bridge Full Closure
RoadsFrom Monday 1 July, Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road, will be closed to all traffic to allow for bridge abutment repairs.
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Next phase of SH 6 Marlborough roundabout works about to begin
RoadsFollowing the successful build of the State Highway 6, Bells/St Leonards Road roundabout, construction on the next phase of the project is about to start.
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Dalton’s Bridge closed to heavy vehicles
RoadsDalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road just off State Highway 6, is closed to all vehicles over 3.5 tonne.
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Access to Wairau Diversion is closed
RoadsThe damage to the riverbank has made the road unstable. Repair works are planned for Summer 2023.
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Dublin Street closed
RoadsDublin St closed from 20 July 2023 for 20 months.